Thanksgiving Wine Weekend: An Annual Tradition

Spend a weekend in Washington County wine country, located in the northern end of the famed Willamette Valley, and taste why Oregon has earned a reputation as the home of North America's most revered handcrafted Pinot Noir. Of course, the region's wineries produce other varietals, from Chardonnay and Reisling to Malbec and Merlot, making Washington County the perfect place to experience more than just Pinot Noir.

Each Thanksgiving, wineries throughout Oregon's Washington County open their doors for special tastings, light appetizers and conversation. The weekend marks the release of new vintages at many of Washington County's wineries, giving the public a chance to be among the first to taste new wine releases, as well as a chance to visit wineries that are not regularly open to the public.

Past participating wineries have included*:

• A Blooming Hill Vineyard & Winery 5195 SW Hergert Rd., Cornelius; (503) 992-1196 www.abloominghillvineyard.com
• Alloro Vineyards 22075 SW Lebeau Rd., Sherwood; (503) 625-1978 www.allorovineyard.com
• Anam Cara Cellars 22222 SW Nicholas View Drive Sherwood; (503)537-9150 www.anamcaracellars.com
• Apolloni Vineyards 14135 NW Timmerman Rd., Forest Grove, (503) 359-3606 www.apolloni.com
• Árdíri Winery & Vineyards 35040 SW Unger Rd., Cornelius; (503) 628-6060 www.ardiriwine.com
• Barron-Wahl Vineyards 27015 SW Ladd Hill Rd., Sherwood; (503) 625-7938 www.barronwahl.com
• Cooper Mountain Vineyards 9480 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton; (503) 649-0027 www.coopermountainwine.com
• David Hill Vineyard & Winery 46350 NW David Hill Rd., Forest Grove; (503) 992-8545 www.davidhillwinery.com
• Elk Cove Vineyards 27751 NW Olson Rd., Gaston; (503) 985-7760; 1-877-ELK-COVE www.elkcove.com
• Freja Cellars 16691 SW McFee Place, Hillsboro; (503) 628-7843 www.frejacellars.com
• Garden Vineyards 12960 NW Dick Rd., Hillsboro; (503) 547-9046 www.gardenvineyards.com
• Helvetia Vineyards 23269 NW Yungen Rd., Hillsboro; (503) 647-7596 www.helvetiawinery.com
• J. Albin Winery 19495 Vista Hill Dr., Hillsboro; (503) 628-2986
• Montinore Estate 3663 SW Dilley Rd., Forest Grove; (503) 359-5012 www.montinore.com
• Oak Knoll Winery 29700 SW Burkhalter Rd., Hillsboro; (503) 648-8198 www.oakknollwinery.com
• Patton Valley Vineyard 9449 SW Old Highway 47, Gaston; (503) 985-3445 www.pattonvalley.com
• Plum Hill Vineyards 6505 SW Old Hwy. 47, Gaston; (503) 359-4706 www.PlumHillWine.com
• Ponzi Vineyards 14665 SW Winery Ln., Beaverton; (503) 628-1227 www.ponziwines.com
• Purple Cow Vineyards 52720 NW Wilson School Rd., Forest Grove; (503) 330-0991; www.purplecowvineyards.com
• Quailhurst Vineyard Estate 15031 SW Pleasant Hill Rd., Sherwood; (509) 427-5132 www.QuailhurstWines.com
• Raptor Ridge Winery 18700 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Newberg (503) 628.8463 : www.raptorridgewinery.com 
• SakéOne 820 Elm St., Forest Grove; (503) 357-7056 www.sakeone.com
• Tualatin Estate Vineyard 10850 NW Seavey Rd., Forest Grove; (503) 357-5005 www.tualatinestate.com

*This list includes wineries that have participated in previous Thanksgiving Wine Weekends. This year's list will be available closer to the event date. Tasting fees vary from $5-20 and may vary based on wine availability. Event information, fees and participating wineries are subject to change.