DAY THREE ACTIVITIES

Blind Tasting Exploration

Hosted By: Flâneur Wines, Antica Terra, Cristom Vineyards, Alexana Winery
Time: 11am - 3pm

Join Winemakers Tresider Burns of Alexana Winery, Maggie Harrison of Antica Terra, Daniel Estrin of Cristom Vineyards, and Grant Coulter of Flâneur Wines for a sensory exploration of some of the most exciting wines coming out of the Willamette Valley. We’ll gather at Flâneur Wines’ stunning La Belle Promenade Vineyard high atop the Chehalem Mountains for an afternoon of blind tasting.  

Each winemaker will blindly present two of their most captivating wines—a Pinot Noir and a Chardonnay—for a discussion guided purely by the discerning palates of both campers and winemakers. Upon reveal, each winemaker will deconstruct their chosen wines, elaborating on the nuanced influences brought to light by both the land and their hand. This collaborative conversation will give campers a chance to ask their burning questions and intimately get to know four highly unique winemaker’s stories, styles, and philosophies.

Followed by this once-in-a-lifetime discussion, sit down for wood-fired pizza from the vineyard earth oven, for further opportunity to bond with winemakers and their team members. As the finale to your OPC experience, we would be honored to host you vineyard-side for this rare opportunity to connect with the winemakers directly during this down-to-earth afternoon.

Meat, Greet & Skeet!
Skeet Shoot, BBQ & Delicious Oregon Wines

Hosted By: Bryn Mawr, Illahe Vineyards, Hyland Estates, Soléna Estate, Left Coast Estate, and Union Wine Company
Time: 11am - 3pm

We welcome OPC campers to get back to nature and relax Oregon style. Bryn Mawr, Illahe Vineyards, Hyland Estate, Solena Estate, Left Coast Estate, and Union Wine Company are teaming up to introduce you to a day of outdoor skills, unique Oregon wines not called Pinot Noir, beautiful scenery, great food and relaxation.  

After campers arrive there will be a brief tour of our 500-acre Left Coast Estate. Those campers who want to shoot will attend a short gun safety lecture and be directed to the skeet range. No drinking in the AM if you plan on shooting. If you choose not to shoot, you may choose to wander the property, take in the beautiful surroundings or take advantage of the various lawn games. A BBQ lunch will follow along with an introduction to some lesser known Oregon wines and varietals, led by the various winemakers in attendance!

PDX Pairing Parade
Finding Perfect Purposeful & Peculiar Pairings

Hosted By: Adelsheim Vineyard, Benton-Lane Winery, Elk Cove Vineyards, GC Wines
Time: 11am - 2pm

Join four dynamic and distinctive Willamette Valley wineries on this ramble through some of Portland’s most iconic dining spots for a mobile and epic meal as we determine what, if anything, is the right thing to drink with each venue’s venerable dish. Adelsheim Vineyard, Benton-Lane Winery, Elk Cove Vineyards, and GC Wines will be your guides, and the rules are no holds barred (except to keep a brisk pace and positive attitude). 

We’ve lined up three of our favorite places in Portland to host our adventure, and we can’t wait to share them with you! Expect to be a judge, a fighter, a trainer, and possibly a medic as we dive deep into the Weirdmosphere together.

Singularly Oregon

Hosted By: Lange Estate Winery, Purple Hands, ROCO, St. Innocent, Coeur de Terre, and Foris Vineyards
Time: 11am - 3pm

Come join us for an exciting adventure exploring premier single-vineyard sites throughout Oregon, along with the winemakers who celebrate them. After two long days in Willamette Valley, you deserve a break and some spectacular wines at a pristine, spring-fed “hidden” lake located in the heart of the Dundee Hills. So put on your flip-flops, shorts, and shades, and let's hang out for an afternoon of fun, floating, fishing, and food. Featuring award-winning vineyards like Freedom Hill, Wit’s End, Coeur de Terre, Momtazi, Cedar Ranch and Haakon Lenai, we'll explore the elements of climate, terroir, and winemaking that make these sites so special. There will be plenty of good food and "Oregonian" fun to be had; you can relax on a paddle board or hop in a float and make your way around the picturesque 8-acre lake. If you want to play lawn games, grab a glass and play some cornhole. If you're into fishing, spend some time with our winemakers/local fly-fishing experts as they help show you the ropes of their true passion: fly fishing. We will see you there!

So, You Want To Be a Winemaker!

Hosted By: Brittan Vineyards, Brooks, Shea Wine Cellars, Winderlea Vineyard & Winery
Time: 11am - 3pm

It’s time to put all your new knowledge of Oregon Pinot Noir into action. You will be teamed up with winemakers from Brittan, Brooks, Shea and Winderlea as they share how decisions made planting their vineyards follow through into the final decisions they make blending their wines. You’ll taste through the AVAs as winemakers and viticulturists Robert Brittan, Chris Williams, Dick Shea and Bill Sweat share barrel samples of the same clones from four different AVAs. Then we turn it over to you to blend your own bottle of Oregon Pinot noir that you will get to produce, package, brand and market in teams to share with fellow campers. 

After the heavy lifting is done, it’s time to open some Sparkling, Rosé and Chardonnay paired with raw oysters and more while surveying the Eola-Amity Hills out to the Coast Range. Then we’ll sit for lunch where we’ll all get the opportunity to taste your newly created Oregon Pinot noir along with a selection of current release and library wines from Brittan, Brooks, Shea and Winderlea alongside the perfect lunch in the vineyard. This could be the exclamation point on your OPC experience!

Terroir Inspired Libations
Oregon Wine Cocktails with Multnomah Whiskey Library

Hosted By: Argyle, Gran Moraine, Sokol Blosser, Dobbes Family Winery
Time: 11am - 2pm

Embark on a sensory journey at our Wine and Cocktail Making Class, hosted at Oregon’s legendary Multnomah Whiskey Library. Discover the art of crafting exquisite drinks with a unique twist. Join us for exciting pairings, blending the best of Willamette Valley wines from a premium growing region in innovative cocktails all while learning why this region can deliver wines for mixing and wines for sipping. This hands-on experience includes a captivating demonstration, allowing you to unleash your creativity. Feel inspired to create your own recipes as you explore the versatility of Oregon wines. Elevate your appreciation and get the most out of your Oregon wine. Secure your spot for an afternoon of libation mastery, where the extraordinary meets mixology innovation.

Wild Foraging Education In Willamette Valley 
with Fire-Cooked Cuisine and Oregon Organic & Biodynamic Wine Pairings

Hosted By: Bethel Heights, Montinore Estate, King Estate 
Time: 11am - 3pm

Come join us for a multi-sensory culinary experience hosted by Oregon organic & biodynamic winemakers who view the act of making, growing, sharing, and enjoying wine as being interconnected with all things in nature. This magical afternoon will begin with an intimate class of botanical identification and forging within the Willamette Valley. We will then be led through an iconic lunch prepared over an open fire by Tournant PDX, incorporating the ingredients that we foraged from the earth. Tournant's seminal farm-to-fire approach to cooking celebrates time, place and purpose. Though ephemeral, this immersive experience will create a space for OPC campers to slow down, connect and savor their last moments surrounded by the beautiful Oregon landscape in deep connection with the land. 

They’re Magically Delicious: An Oregon AVA Tour 

Hosted By: Lemelson Vineyards, Willakenzie, Stoller Family Estate, Chehalem Winery, and Irvine & Roberts Vineyards
Time: 11am - 3pm

Now that you've spent two days exploring the Willamette Valley in large group settings, join us for an intimate, deep dive into our AVAs with four exceptional winemakers.

You’ll begin the morning at the winery of Lemelson Vineyards, walking through four subterranean barrel rooms. Awaiting your arrival is a winemaker, or two, to intimately guide you through a specific AVA-focused tasting. After 25 minutes the bell rings and you’re off to explore the next AVA.  

Afterwards we will hop on a bus for a 20-minute ride to Chehalem Estate located in the picturesque Chehalem Mountains. This vineyard boasts inspiring and peaceful views that will provide a relaxing finish to a busy and education fueled weekend.  

Our guest chef is Brian Spangler, the co-owner and founder of Apizza Scholls. Brian has been described as one of the original pioneers of the artisan pizza movement, along with his peers, such as James Beard winner Chris Bianco. The restaurant has gained international attention and fame, having appeared in many television shows such as Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations, and has been written about in many books and news articles about pizza and bread around the country.  

Imbibe over good food, wine, and conversation with winemakers and walks through the vineyard or just sit quietly, admiring the view and digesting the weekend. Space is limited to 30 campers. We hope to share a small piece of the REAL OREGON with you.  

More Pinot. More Cowbell.
Putting the old rules of wine and cheese pairing out to pasture

Hosted By: Dusky Goose, Colene Clemens, and North Valley Vineyards
Time: 11am - 3pm

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of innovative wine and cheese pairings with Ian Conway, the visionary Cheesemonger from Portland’s cult-favorite, Cowbell. Ian's holistic approach and deep understanding of cheese will elevate your tasting experience as he pairs a litany of cheeses from around the world with wines from esteemed Willamette Valley producers: Colene Clemens Vineyards, Dusky Goose Wines, and North Valley Vineyards. Indulge in access to exclusive library wines rarely poured in this setting, accompanied by stories and insight from celebrated winemakers; Steve Goff, Hans Van Dale, and James Cahill. Discover the perfect harmony between flavors and aromas as you tantalize your taste buds and expand your palate at this unique and enriching event.