Its summer time and we can't think of a better way to spend it than outdoors with our wine community! In this newsletter we will spotlight a wonderful local winemaker, talk about some summer fun with EVT, and include a schedule for some great wine events.

Featured Winery

 

Brandy and Ari Grey are the owners of Greywing Wines. 

 

Brandy’s parents retired on 2.5 acres outside Newberg, OR in 2008 with the intention of planting vines. They put in about 300 vines of Pinot Noir propagated from local vineyard cuttings. Looking for a more sustainable lifestyle and wanting to move beyond a career in community newspaper journalism, Brandy decided if the family was going to grow grapes, then someone should go to school for winemaking. While studying winemaking at Chemeketa in Salem, she transitioned into being a Tasting Room Manager eventually landing at Fairsing Vineyard where she has been for the last 7 years. By 2014 the vineyard produced our first small vintage and the 2016 vintage was our first to be labeled and poured at events.

Ari fell in love with wine and the Willamette Valley tagging along to Pinot Noir tastings with Brandy. Now he shares vineyard management duties with Brandy’s dad and assists in winemaking. He eventually left advertising to work in tasting rooms, rising to Director of Hospitality at Open Claim Vineyards.

We are intentionally small - producing about 100 cases per year. Everything from the vineyard to bottling is done completely by hand including putting our sparkling rose into tirage.

 

 

 

 

EVT Wines (online orders and local delivery)

Gaston Market (Gaston, Oregon)

23rd Street Bottle Shop (Portland, Oregon)

Skywater Fine Wines (Hillsboro, Oregon)

 

 

 

Notes from the winemaker:

This soft, cranberry hued zero dosage sparkling wine fills the glass with aromas of ripe cherry and strawberry jam. Delicate bubbles accentuate flavors of watermelon, roasted red fruits and orange zest. Good length and round mouthfeel, this Brut Natural shines by itself or with any dish served with good friends.

 

Oregon is home to an active and exciting wine culture. Throughout the year, a number of wine related events take place right in our backyard. It is our goal to spread the word and support our local wine community while introducing individuals to a side of wine that they may not have seen before! Remember that some of these events may require the purchase of tickets in advance. 

July 1 - Three Feathers Wine Pour

Market of Choice

5639 Hood St, West Linn OR

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July 7 - Kenton Wine Walk

8371 N interstate Ave, Portland OR

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July 8 - Great White Wine Experience

Left Coast Estate

4225 N Pacific Hwy W, Rickreall OR

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July 8 - Wine & Waterfalls Summer Tour

Wy'East Vineyards

3189 OR-35, Hood River OR

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July 9 - Lavender Festival - Wine & Watercolor

Helvetia Vineyards & Winery

23269 NW Yungen Rd, Hillsboro OR

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July 14 - Twilight in the Vines Wine Dinner

Eola Hills Legacy Vineyard

1600 Oak Grove Rd NW, Salem OR

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July 15 & 16 - 11th Annual Solar Wine & Brew Tour

8668 Crosby Rd NE, Woodburn OR

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July 16 - Alt Wine Fest

Abbey Road Farm

10280 NE Oak Springs Farm Rd, Carlton OR

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July 18 - Women In Wine Conference

Stoller Family Estate

16161 NE McDougall Rd, Dayton OR

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July 22 - Drink Pink

Knudsen Vineyards

9419 NE Worden Hill Rd, Dundee OR

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July 28-30 - International Pinot Noir Celebration

Linfield University 

900 SE Baker St, McMinnville OR 

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We hope you enjoyed this months featured winery, and we are excited to share many more with you in the coming months. As always, We're so grateful for your support and this opportunity to share all-things-wine with you!

Until next time,