Thursday, March 6, 2008

Want to party this week end? try McMinnville

You have a great opportunity to taste some fine Oregon wine, be entertained and take a look at the largest collection of aviation "stuff" west of the Smithsonian.

The McMinnville Wine & Food Classic is celebrating it's 15th year. This event has always been one that is a "must do" and now that it is at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum it is a double "must do".

It is a three day event, starting Friday the 7th and running to Sunday the 9th. The cost of admission is $15 a day or $30 for a three day pass. Your ticket price includes:
*Admission to Evergreen Aviation Museum, home to the Spruce Goose and SR-71 Blackbird
*Live musical entertainment
*Guest Chef Demonstrations
*Wine Tasting Classes
*Tented Cigar Lounge with Concierge
*Access to 130 of the area’s premier Wine, Food and Art vendors

You may want to go for the three day pass as it is a very LARGE building.

Have a great time and enjoy the wine but use a designated driver, PLEASE!

Monday, March 3, 2008

Next Generation 2 head up Sokol-Blosser Winery

I ran across a bit of good news for all Oregon wine lovers, especially for all you Pinot Noir fans.

Sokol Blosser Winery announced recently the retirement of founder Susan Sokol Blosser as president and the appointment of her children Alex and Alison Sokol Blosser as co-presidents, culminating a three-year transition process.

In their new roles, Alex and Alison will oversee operations and implement the strategic vision for the pioneering Oregon winery, which was founded in 1971 by Susan and her then-husband, Bill Blosser. Nik Blosser, eldest son of Susan and Bill, will continue in his role as chairman of the winery’s board of directors, assisting his siblings with the direction and oversight of the business.

“Our goal is to build on the amazing foundation our mother and everyone at the winery created over the past decades,” Alison said. “Making great wines, conducting our business with integrity, respecting our employees and the earth, not being afraid of innovation and remaining family owned and operated—these are goals and values that will inspire and guide us.”

Susan added that she will serve with pride as an “ambassador” for Sokol Blosser Winery and will provide strategic counsel to the co-presidents. Author of the memoir “At Home in the Vineyard” (University of California Press, 2006), she looks forward to having more time for writing projects and a deeper involvement in environmental issues.

You have a opportunity to meet Susan Sokol-Blosser and taste there wine on March 5th. She will be there as well doing a book signing and reading. 5pm til 8ish

Location is the Cork & Barrel Wine Shop 2004 Main Street Forest Grove
http://www.thecellaron10th.com