New growth on old vines from Roxy Ann Winery signals the beginning of wine season in Medford, Oregon.
surrounding the new location. Stage Pass is a seven-acre site bordering Jacksonville which will allow OWE to take place under a 38,000 square foot tent. The five main events will include the first ever Collectors’ Tasting, Founders’ Barrel Auction, Miracle Auction & Salmon Bake and Grand Tasting. The Medal Celebration will be broadcast online and have a small studio audience. “The entire event will be set among the vines, so we are truly immersed in Oregon wine country,” Myers said. In addition to the traditional events held in previous years, OWE is excited to present the Collectors’ Tasting, an invitation-only event where guests receive an exclusive opportunity to sample the wines from the 2022 Founders’ Barrel Auction. But the heart of Oregon Wine Experience is, and always has been, the numerous wineries and the unique wines they produce. “The wineries decide how they want to participate in OWE,” said Myers. “With the Founders’ Barrel Auction, many wineries donate wine which gets their labels in front of more people and potential new customers,” Myers explained.
This year’s schedule has the best from previous years in addition to new events: • Wednesday, August 17: Medal Celebration • Thursday, August 18:
Collectors’ Tasting • Friday, August 19: Founders’ Barrel Auction • Saturday, August 20:
Miracle Auction & Salmon Bake • Sunday, August 21: Grand Tasting • Ultimate Vintner Dinners: Amall gatherings which take place at wineries and culinary partner locations throughout Oregon from June through August
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