Over 30 wineries, large and small, from the acclaimed Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge AVAs will bring their wines to Portland on, May 19th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Governor Hotel. Wineries will share benchmark Pinot Noirs, as well as Chardonnays, Pinot Gris, Syrah and other memorable wines…for every palate and cuisine. Meet the winemakers while you try their wines, and sample bites from leading eateries. For more information, please visit the Mountains to Metro website.
The Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers represents vineyards, wineries and their associates in the Ribbon Ridge and Chehalem Mountains AVAs (American Viticultural Areas), joined by a love of fine wine…and the terrain, elevation and climate within the boundaries of a single geological miracle.
From Parrett Mountain to the south, and running northwest across Bald Peak and Ribbon Ridge, the Chehalem Mountains were formed by uplifted sedimentary seabeds, lava flows, and wind-blown silt to create the highest elevations and most diverse soils in wine country. These distinctions make our winegrowing region famous for rich, elegant and complex wines including benchmark pinot noir.
With beautiful vineyards, eclectic tasting rooms, farm-to-table restaurants and other northwest cultural and recreational places of interest just a short drive from Portland, the Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge offer something for everyone.
Come taste and explore what makes the Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge unique!