Gorge Wine Celebration August 8th

The first ever Gorge Wine Celebration will be held Sunday, August 8th in Hood River. Sponsored by the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association (CGWA), this event promises to be a spectacular chance for wine and food-lovers to savor the taste of the Gorge.

"This event is an unparalleled chance for people to enjoy wines from wineries and vineyards all over The Gorge-come to one spot for the wines you would have to drive over 200 miles to taste," said CGWA member Robb Bell.

The Gorge Wine Celebration is a cooperative effort from Gorge-wide wineries and vineyards. The festivities will begin at 4pm on Sunday, August 8th and end at 8pm. The celebration will be at 4200 Post Canyon Road in Hood River. Take exit 62 from I-84 and follow signs to Flerchinger Vineyard.

The celebration will include wines fourteen local wineries and vineyards, including:

Cascade Cliffs
Pheasant Valley Vineyards & Winery
Cathedral Ridge Winery
Phelps Creek
Columbia Gorge Winery
Syncline Wines
Erin Glenn Vineyards
The Pines
Marshal's Winery with Shady Grove
Viento
Maryhill Winery
Waving Tree
Mt. Hood Winery
Wind River Cellars

The ticket price includes free tastings from all wineries and food from local restaurants and caterers. Local musicians, Blue Trick, will play from 5-8pm. An art exhibit coordinated by the Columbia Art Gallery will feature artists work created over the next two weeks around wine and grape themes. These works will be on display and available for purchase.

Additionally, attendees will have the chance to participate in a silent auction to win great prizes from local Gorge caterers, restaurants and recreation activities. Admittance fee includes food, music, wine, art and good cheer. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Contact Kate Dugan at (541) 296-2266 or your local winery to purchase tickets.

This event also celebrates the new Columbia Gorge Appellation, which took affect July 9, 2004. This designation recognizes The Gorge as an official grape-growing region, bringing recognition and adding value to the grapes grown and wines made here. The 280 square-mile Columbia Gorge viticultural area is located about 60 miles east of Portland, Oregon, straddling the Columbia River for 15 miles from west of Hood River to The Dalles, Oregon and west of White Salmon to Lyle, Washington.

Come, meet your local winemakers and grape-growers and celebrate the Gorge!

Contact: Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association
Kris Goodwillie
(509) 493-2324
kris@windrivercellars.com

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