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Savor Valentine’s Day with Tastings in Washington County’s Wine Country

February 11th, 2009 by Rhiannon

Valentine’s Day has never tasted as sweet as this weekend in Oregon’s wine country. Check out some of Washington County’s wineries and celebrate Valentine’s Day (as well as Oregon’s 150th birthday) with special wine, chocolate and food tastings.

Participating wineries and wine shops include:

February 13-15
Urban Decanter
2030 Main St., Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: 503-359-7678  
Website: http://urbandecanter.com/
Wine and Chocolate Tastings

February 14, 11am-5pm
Árdíri Winery and Vineyards
35040 SW Unger Rd., Cornelius, OR 97113
Phone: (503) 628-6060
Website:  http://www.ardiriwine.com/
Árdíri Pinot Noir and Chocolates Tastings

February 14, 1pm-2:30pm
SakéOne
820 Elm St., Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone:  (503) 357-7056
Website: www.sakeone.com
Chocolate 101 & Sake Pairings

February 14-15, 12pm-5pm
Cooper Mountain Vineyards
9480 SW Grabhorn Rd., Beaverton, OR 97007
Phone: (503) 649-0027
Website:  www.coopermountainwine.com
Pinot Noir and Balsamic Vinegar Tastings

February 14 – 15, 11am-5pm
Montinore Estate
3663 SW Dilley Rd., Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 359-5012
Website: www.montinore.com
“Two to Tango in Wine Country” Music and Wine Tastings

February 14 – 15, 11am-6pm
Plum Hill Vineyards
6505 SW Old Hwy. 47, Gaston, OR 97119
Phone: (503) 359-4706
Website: www.PlumHillWine.com
Grand Opening Celebration

February 14-15, 11am-5pm
SakéOne
820 Elm St., Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone:  (503) 357-7056
Website:  www.sakeone.com
“For the Love of Nigori” Sake Tastings
 

Located just minutes from downtown Portland, Washington County is the gateway to Oregon’s wine country with 20 wineries and the world’s only American-owned and operated saké brewery. For more information about these and other events, visit the Washington County Visitors Association’s event calendar.

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by Sylke Neal-Finnegan

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Happy Birthday, Oregon

February 2nd, 2009 by Rhiannon

On February 14, the state kicks off its celebration of Oregon’s 150 years of statehood.  Statewide, there are a multitude of events being planned throughout the year.

Here in Washington County, there are several events planned, such as the Road to Statehood – The Tualatin Connection, a “story theater” presentation of the city of Tualatin’s connection to Oregon’s statehood in 1859.  Actors from Tualatin’s own theatre group, the Lumiere Players, will bring back to life some of key historical figures who played a role in Oregon’s history, and members of the Tualatin Historical Society will portray some of Tualatin’s earliest pioneer settlers.

Another event celebrating Oregon’s 150th birthday is “Hiking Oregon’s History, with William Sullivan,” a spoken word lecture by William Sullivan, a renowned hiker and author, who will guide you through tales of exploration and survival in Oregon’s rugged wild.

For more information about these events and other Oregon 150 events in Washington County, check out our event calendar.

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