Beer, Wine, & Spirits
BEER Pure water. Hops in abundance. More craft brewers per capita than any other place on earth. Oregon is home to craft brewing pioneers such as Widmer Brothers Brewing, McMenamins, Full Sail Brewing Co. and Deschutes Brewery. They blazed a trail to this beer-topia, leading to Oregon Craft Beer being the standard against which all other craft beers are measured. Visit
the website and learn more: www.oregoncraftbeer.org
The Holiday Brew Fest supports the role of The Square to activate downtown each year with a unique seasonal celebration under the 75-foot Tree. www.pdxholidaybrewfest.com
WINE With 1,370* vineyards on 39,531* acres and 995* wineries, Oregon’s grapes that were first planted 50 years ago are now recognized for what has be- come one of the world’s elite winemaking regions. With 19 designated wine growing areas in four diverse regions, Oregon’s wineries produce wine from dozens of grape varieties. The Oregon Wine Board - www.oregonwine.org - is a semi-independent Ore- gon state agency that manages marketing, research and education initiatives that support and advance the Oregon wine and wine grape industry. It is the central resource for learning about Oregon wines. The Sip 47 wine route winds its way from McMinnville through Forest Grove. Explore the “trip along the road less traveled,” Route 47.
* 2023 Oregon Blue Book
SPIRITS Portland and other Oregon cities are gaining prominence for craft spirits. There are numer- ous tasting rooms to explore in the city, most notably along Distillery Row in Southeast Port- land. www.distilleryrowpdx.com Numbering more than 77 around the state, the Oregon Distillery Trail website provides links to all Oregon Distillers Guild members in addition to a calendar of events. www.oregondistillerytrail.com
The Stoller family established its property in 1943 and the vineyard 50 years later. Over the last 29 years, it has patiently transformed the 400-acre property into the largest contiguous vineyard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills. www.stollerfamilyestate.com
Freeland Spirits is Oregon’s first woman-owned distillery. Specializing in gin and whiskey, their Northwest Portland tasting room also offers a full cocktail menu, plus bar snacks, salads and pizzas. Credit - Ashley Anderson
The Horswell Collection™ at Windermere Realty Trust
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