On September 11, 66 of Oregon’s top Willamette Valley Winemakers are coming to LA for the first time collectively to pour their prized Pinot Noir and tell stories of the region. It’s a great way for folks to learn more about the Willamettte Valley, Oregon wine region. The September 11 tasting event features Willamette Valley wineries pouring Pinot Noir and other standout cool-climate varieties. Winemakers and owners will present their wines and offer a “behind the scenes” take on one of the New World’s most lauded wine appellations.
The WVWA is partnering with the Environmental Media Association (EMA) for this event. EMA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the power of the entertainment industry and the media to educate the global public on environmental issues and motivate sustainable lifestyles.
Photo by Ron Kaplan
There’s a great raffle benefiting the EMA (environmental Media association)is astonishing! The raffle prize is an unforgettable Willamette Valley wine country getaway including food, wine, and a stay at The Allison Inn & Spa. Raffle ticket proceeds for this “Willamette Wine Country Beyond Compare” package benefit EMA. The package is estimated to be worth $8,000.
wine pouring
“Willamette Wine Country Beyond Compare” features two nights and spa treatment at The Allison Inn & Spa as well as a winemaker dinner at the private chef’s table in Jory, the Inn’s world-class restaurant. The trip is for four (two couples) and includes a Lexus test drive vehicle, a winemaker dinner in the Dundee Hills, and private wine tastings at some of the Willamette Valley’s premier wineries plus an instant wine cellar of 120 bottles of Willamette Valley wines.
While Pinot in the City brings a unique tasting experience to Los Angeles, the getaway package submerses the winners into the heart of the
Willamette Valley, blending the wine, food, personalities and scenery that make it so special.
Photo by John Valls
“We are beyond excited to bring our road show experience to southern California,” said Sue Horstmann, Executive Director of the WVWA. “What’s more, we’re thrilled to be working with EMA, a group that shares Oregon wine country’s commitment to environmentally conscious leadership and development.”
Event Name: Pinot in the City
When:Wednesday, September 11th, 2013. Tr Consumer event: 6-9 PM.
Where: The Ebell of Los Angeles 743 S Lucerne Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 931-1277
What: 66 Willamette Valley wineries are heading to Los Angeles to offer a taste of Oregon’s storied wine country and the winemakers behind it.
Tickets: $75 – available online at http://willamettewines.com/event/pinot-in-the-city/
Advance registration is required. Please register at
http://willamettewines.com/event/pinot-in-the-city/
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To purchase raffle tickets (do this ahead of time)
visit the EMA website: http://www.ema-online.org/raffle-2013/ or call their
offices at 323.556.2790.
Hustle!! Tickets will go fast. It’s a GREAT evening and worth attending!!
Stevie Wilson,
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I like the idea of a wine raffle! 🙂