Guest Winemaker at Rain Dance
Apr
27
11:00 AM11:00

Guest Winemaker at Rain Dance

We are honored to be a “Guest Winery” at one of our favorite places - Rain Dance Vineyards in Newberg. Rain Dance is known for highly acclaimed Pinots, Rieslings and more. We’re a little biased because their Grand Oak Vineyard was once part of our Nicholas Estate Vineyard - so of course the wines are amazing! Tastings are held Thursday-Monday from 11 AM to 5 PM, with a final seating at 4 PM. The lovely, peaceful setting is just steps away from The Allison Inn and Spa and overlooks their first estate vineyard in the heart of Newberg. While reservations strongly suggested here, Walk-ins will be taken if space and staff are available.

First tastings are complimentary for Anam Cara Wine Club Members (four per membership) for the month of April.

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Earth Day Vineyard Walks!
Apr
20
11:00 AM11:00

Earth Day Vineyard Walks!

Enjoy the first glimpse of the 2024 vintage with Bud Break at Nicholas Estate vineyard. Sip a glass of Pinot Noir among the vines with a guided tour and close up view. Group size is limited and start on each half hour. Reservations strongly recommended by email to info@anamcaracellars.com. $30/person includes glass of wine and wine tasting. Club members complimentary.

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Winemaker Dinner at SubTerra Kitchen and Cellar
Apr
7
5:00 PM17:00

Winemaker Dinner at SubTerra Kitchen and Cellar

Join Nick and Sheila for another wonderful Sunday Supper prepared by SubTerra Owner-Chef Javier Santos. The extensive selection of Anam Cara wines includes rare gems from our Library. Last year’s dinner was one of the most successful food and wine pairings in our history and we can’t wait to repeat it. Make your reservation here!

Menu

VEGGIES: last of winter/first of spring roasted vegetables, achite, saba
2022 Dry Riesling Nicholas Estate

CRAB: Dungeness crab, aioli, carrot, ginger, herbs
2012 Riesling, Nicholas Estate

MAITAKE: pommes purée, cured duck egg, crispy prosciutto
2011 Heather’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Nicholas Estate

DUCK: roasted breast, mushrooms, risotto, mascarpone
2005 Reserve Pinot Noir, Nicholas Estate

BEEF: roasted coulette, mushroom demiglaze, new potatoes, duck fat
2005 Pinot Noir, Nicholas Estate

Pusset: Yuzu, hazelnut
2021 Riesling, Nicholas Estate

Seating is limited. Tickets are $125. Gratuity extra.

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Guest Winemaker at RR Winery
Apr
6
12:00 PM12:00

Guest Winemaker at RR Winery

  • Ribbon Ridge Winery, Ridgecrest Tasting Cottage (map)
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Excited to announce our first “Guest Winery” event in many years! Join us at Ridgecrest Cottage at RR Winery on Ribbon Ridge Road. It’s a very cool, recently remodeled old farmhouse offering a casual tasting spot near the top of the oldest vineyard on Ribbon Ridge. RR wines are among the most sought-after in Oregon, so this promises to be a great tasting! Reservations strongly suggested here or by calling Jon at 503.789.4350.

Tastings are complimentary for Anam Cara Wine Club Members for the month of April.

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Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
Feb
22
to Feb 25

Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival returns to the beautiful Oregon Coast February 22-25, 2024. Wine and seafood enthusiasts have flocked to Newport for 47 years to enjoy the bounty of Oregon’s coast seafood and premier wineries. The annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival is “The Original and Still the Best!” produced by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and presented by Chinook Winds Casino Resort.

Anam Cara wines will be well represented - so be sure to visit us!

More info on Discover Newport’s website: Events | Discover Newport

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Open House and Library Wine Sale: 11:00-5:00 Today
Dec
16
11:00 AM11:00

Open House and Library Wine Sale: 11:00-5:00 Today

The last opportunity for a while to sample beautiful Library Pinots and current releases at the vineyard! Welcoming all who appreciate Estate wines from small producers as well as Club members to collect their Fall wines. Library wines are 50% discount while inventory allows.
Complimentary for Club Members and their guests. For others, the tasting is $40 per person, waived with any 2-bottle purchase.
Find Nicholas View Drive, Sherwood and follow the signs.

Not able to join us, but interested in acquiring Library wines? Email us at info@anamcaracellars.com

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Open House and Library Wine Sale: 11:00-5:00 Today
Dec
9
11:00 AM11:00

Open House and Library Wine Sale: 11:00-5:00 Today

Though the tasting room is now closed, we are open at the vineyard today to sample beautiful Library Pinots and current releases! Welcoming all who appreciate Estate wines from small producers as well as Club members to collect their Fall wines. Library wines are 50% discount while inventory allows.
Complimentary for Club Members and their guests. For others, the tasting is $40 per person, waived with any 2-bottle purchase.
Find Nicholas View Drive, Sherwood and follow the signs.

Not able to join us, but interested in acquiring Library wines? Email us at info@anamcaracellars.com

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Art Harvest Studio Tour, 2nd Week
Oct
13
to Oct 15

Art Harvest Studio Tour, 2nd Week

Two artists: Rob Ramage and Brendan Alex Phoenix, will exhibit at the tasting room. Their work encompasses photography and various media on canvas for a collection that is sure to delight guests. Popular returning artist Rob Ramage will show oils, pastels and prints. “My primary interest is centered on landscape with its connection to a universal spirit experienced in wild, natural settings. My work is anchored with “plein air" paintings yet studio paintings can be more abstract.” Brendan Alex Phoenix adds “For my second year in the Tour, I continue to expand upon my BAPstracts. With the addition of “Now Clocks,” I am exploring the 4th dimension and our relationship to time. These abstract photographs capture the interaction of sunlight and the ocean.”

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Art Harvest Studio Tour
Oct
6
to Oct 8

Art Harvest Studio Tour

Two artists: Rob Ramage and Brendan Alex Phoenix, will exhibit at the tasting room. Their work encompasses photography and various media on canvas for a collection that is sure to delight guests. Phoenix says “For my second year in the Tour, I continue to expand upon my BAPstracts. With the addition of “Now Clocks,” I am exploring the 4th dimension and our relationship to time. These abstract photographs capture the interaction of sunlight and the ocean.” And popular returning artist Rob Ramage will show oils, pastels and prints. “My primary interest is centered on landscape with its connection to a universal spirit experienced in wild, natural settings. My work is anchored with “plein air" paintings yet studio paintings can be more abstract.”

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The Wedge - Portland
Sep
30
12:00 PM12:00

The Wedge - Portland

We’re pouring! The Wedge is a farmers market-style festival celebrating cheese and everything that goes with it. Sample and purchase local, artisan cheese, specialty foods, wine, spirits, and cider.

Where: Alder Block, home of the Portland Night Market, 100 SE Alder St., Portland 97214. This is an indoor and outdoor event and will be held rain or shine!

When: Saturday, September 30th 2023 12pm – 5pm (VIP early entry at 10:30am).  

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Drink Pink Rosé Festival
Jul
22
11:00 AM11:00

Drink Pink Rosé Festival

Very excited that this fabulous event is back! Drink Pink features charming Rosé wines from 32 special wineries! The 10th Annual Drink Pink Rosé Festival at the stunning and historic Knudsen Vineyards! To celebrate this milestone the event is expanding to include local craft & food vendors, a VIP section and a Drink Pink weekend bundle with the amazing Dundee Hotel.

Drink Pink wineries are also partnering with With Courage, a local non-profit that supports families in Yamhill County who have been impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis. To date, they have already raised $800 for With Courage and a portion of all ticket sales will be directly donated to With Courage. Stop by their booth at the event to learn more ways to help!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR VIP ADMISSION

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR GENERAL ADMISSION

USE OUR SPECIAL $5 DISCOUNT CODE: ANAMCARA$5

 THE TOTAL DRINK PINK WEEKEND WITH THE DUNDEE HOTEL - THE ULTIMATE DRINK PINK WEEKEND! If one day of Rosé isn’t enough for you, make it a whole weekend and book your stay at The Dundee Hotel! Just down the road from the event, this makes it the perfect getaway. Book just a room or top it off by booking their exclusive ‘Rosé All Day’ package for a Rosé experience to remember.
Pinot Pursuit is providing round-trip transportation for up to two guests per hotel reservation to and from Drink Pink on 07/22. Brunch and mimosas for two hosted by North Valley Vineyards on 07/23. Interested in just booking the brunch?  Email North Valley directly for availability and reduced package pricing by contacting jessie@northvalleyvineyards.com

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Artist and Winemaker Eric Hemmer of Vined is featured.
Jul
1
to Jul 2

Artist and Winemaker Eric Hemmer of Vined is featured.

Eric Hemmer a self-proclaimed Technologist, Gardener, Nature & Animal Lover, Winemaker and Artist shares his photography at our tasting room gallery for the month of July.

“We work in multiple mediums: Photography, Stained Glass, Barrel Art and we can’t say that any particular one is our favorite – we love them all in addition to others.

 We believe that art in many forms – whether it be visual or music, even food and wine – is more than something you see, hear or taste but can instead be something that speaks to you.  It may spark a memory or emotion, both happiness and sorrow.  It can even transport you to another location or experience.

 We are excited to be given this opportunity to share a selection of our own original work for your enjoyment. Our art is deeply personally and meaningful to both of us - we hope that something you see here also speaks to you.” -- Eric & Colleen Hemmer”

The gallery is free to view and open during our normal tasting room hours.

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Father's Day Weekend: Pinot and Tamales!
Jun
17
to Jun 18

Father's Day Weekend: Pinot and Tamales!

Back by popular demand! Pinot and Tamales has become a great Father’s Day tradition. Is it the perfect food and wine pairing? Well … let’s just say it’s a lot of fun. Wine-tasting Dads receive a complimentary tamale, and we’ll have some available for his guests also. Reservations strongly advised though our Tock portal, or call us at (503) 537-9150

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Wine Club Pick Up Party
May
20
12:00 PM12:00

Wine Club Pick Up Party

Club Members: SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the Spring Pick Up event with a delicious (surprise!) lamb dish prepared by Club Member and chef Davin Thomas. Artist Rob Ramage will also join us. This is a complimentary event for all club members. Guests are just $25. Kindly note that we will be closed to the public on this day.

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Guest Winemaker: Jerry Murray, Project M
May
13
12:00 PM12:00

Guest Winemaker: Jerry Murray, Project M

We first hosted "PROJECT M" back in 2018 when they were brand new on the wine scene and headed for greatness. It’s a real pleasure to see just how far their wines have taken them and the great following they’ve created.

"PROJECT M" is the vision of owners Jerry and Meg Murray.  That vision has been clarified and refined over their combined 40 years of professional experience in winemaking, marketing and sales.

At PROJECT M, Meg and Jerry believe: Wines made with intention are not "objects" but experiences.  Those experiences add to the quality of our lives.  That such lives create a better world.

Join us to taste and acquire these wines! One tasting fee includes wines from Project M as well as Anam Cara.

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Second Saturday Guest Winemaker "Pop Up" is Guerrilla Wine Company
Apr
8
12:00 PM12:00

Second Saturday Guest Winemaker "Pop Up" is Guerrilla Wine Company

Michael and Mariel of guerrilla wine co. make single vineyard wines from sustainable vineyards in Oregon and Washington. These minimal intervention wines blend the styles they love from Europe with the unique qualities of Oregon terroir. They make a miniscule 300 bottles a year of outstanding Pinot Noir and Syrah, both of which will be on board today’s wine flight.

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"Birds" an Artist's Impression: Exhibit by Rob Ramage
Apr
4
to May 31

"Birds" an Artist's Impression: Exhibit by Rob Ramage

We first met Rob at the Yamhill County Studio Open House in the Fall when we were fortunate enough to host him and enjoy his work. So it is with special joy that we welcome him back with an exhibition close to his heart - birds. As Rob says: “Birds have always been special to me, as well as my father who was a watercolor artist. I have somewhat of a body of work containing birds and continuing to build it for this show. Expect to see birds in a variety of habitats and attitudes. This is not an orthological pursuit of documentation but an artist having fun with subjects he likes.” 

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Crab and Chardonnay Day
Apr
1
12:00 PM12:00

Crab and Chardonnay Day

Enjoy a glass of Chardonnay with one of its greatest pairings: fresh Dungeness crab! We’re converting our warehouse this weekend into a rustic crab shack, and serving generous crab plates with fixings along with a lovely glass of cool chardonnay. Cost is just $30 per person, ($20 for Wine Club members). Reservations strongly encouraged through Tock or by calling us directly: (503) 537-9150. Walk ins are welcome, crab baskets permitting!

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Willamette Valley Collectors Auction
Mar
28
to Apr 6

Willamette Valley Collectors Auction

We’re Featured!

Check out our lot in the second annual Willamette Valley Collectors’ Auction powered by Zachys Wine Auctions.

Our region has put together an incredible catalog of rare, library and collectible wines––spanning 22 years, 73 producers and the entire Willamette Valley––that we’re offering to collectors around the world from March 28 through April 6. Bidding is entirely online and anyone can register.

View the incredible auction lots here (paying particular attention to the rare 3 Magnum offering on page 5) and secure your bidder’s paddle.

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Corned Beef Sliders!
Mar
18
to Mar 19

Corned Beef Sliders!

We’re celebrating the Irish in all of us with complimentary Corned Beef Sliders with all wine tastings on St Patrick’s Day weekend. Reservations are not necessary, but strongly encouraged though our Tock link, or by calling (503) 537-9150. This special pairing is only good until its gone!

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Guest Winemaker: Anneka Miller of Burton Bittman Wines
Mar
11
12:00 PM12:00

Guest Winemaker: Anneka Miller of Burton Bittman Wines

Burton Bittman Wines are the fulfillment of a dream and inspired by Anneka’s Grandmothers - two strong women who raised two strong families.

Despite growing up in the vineyard, and benefiting from the occasional day of hooky from school during harvest, Anneka never seriously thought her vocation would be in wine. With the support and guidance of Jason Lett (The Eyrie Vineyards), her mentor, Anneka made her first two barrels of Tukwilla Pinot noir that year at the age of 21. Two more vintages (2011 & 2012) as a student-winemaker, affirmed that her craft was in wine, not newspaper articles and, (after a mistake-ridden 2011 vintage) that she needed to learn more about it. So, Anneka applied and was accepted to the Centre de Formation Professionnelle et du Promotion Agricole in Beaune, Burgundy, France.

In 2013, she joined the team at E.A.R.L. Domaine Pavelot in Pernand-Vergelesses as stagière and began her studies. Under the guidance of Luc Pavelot, she learned to appreciate the length of the day, the space around each vine, and the consequence of each bud, each shoot, each cluster. After completing the accelerated program in French and receiving her Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in viticulture and œnologie, Anneka returned to Oregon in 2014.

Guided by her education in the traditions of Oregon and Burgundy, Anneka’s objective every vintage is to shepherd all the complexity of the growing season through the fermentation process to create something authentically real, which captures and holds in liquid suspension the essence of those details.

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Guest Winemaker: Cynthia Thompson of CAT Cellars
Feb
11
12:00 PM12:00

Guest Winemaker: Cynthia Thompson of CAT Cellars

Producing just 100 cases, Cynthia Thompson’s CAT Cellars is one of the rarest wineries we’ve hosted over the years. Join us to welcome this emerging winemaker and taste her Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo.

Cynthia has always had an interest and strength in comparing different wines, so when she realized she could turn her passion into a career, she jumped at the opportunity. She immersed herself in the field, from working hands on in the industry to passing the WSET 3, and French and Italian Wine Scholars.

After nearly six years, it was time to pursue winemaking. She created her first wines with a small wine collective in SE Portland, starring 2020 wines from Washington including a Rose’ of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo.  

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Art Exhibition: My Gilty Pleasure. Artist Camille Schectman
Feb
11
to Apr 2

Art Exhibition: My Gilty Pleasure. Artist Camille Schectman

My Gilty Pleasure - This collection is very inspired by the layers of our identities; our personal and communal experience. Framed in gold and gilt, this collection is unabashedly feminine with references to romantic Paris.

De Camille is an artist who serves her mission, offering complimentary private video consultations to help remind you to be more gentle and loving with yourself.

A native Angeleno, De Camille attended the Lycée Francais at age six and went on to study art and fashion at the Paris American Academy and the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris where she had a one-woman sell-out show in Montmartre. The world of the French Cabaret has continued to inspire her work. There is a sense of the collector and traveler in her work having lived abroad for five years.

From the Caribbean islands of Montserrat and Grenada to Paris and Bath UK, she takes from the past to update it through her unique and quirky lens.

Her work is a synthesis of Pop Culture through a dream-like state; her technique is layered. It may start with the collaging of a Blue Print and images to set the scene or create the impressions for the structure of the work.

She experiments with various mediums to create altered states of texture such as; saw dust, paint medium; egg yolk; tea bags; paper; found objects.

Presently she is living and painting in West Linn, Oregon, with her young family.

www.CoolArtHouse.com

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Wine Dinner at SubTerra
Jan
29
5:00 PM17:00

Wine Dinner at SubTerra

Come to dinner! Join us to launch SubTerra’s 2023 Sunday Dinner Series. We will be sharing five wines as well as a rare and very special reception wine from our personal cellar, each accompanied by the outstanding cuisine of one of Newberg’s favorite restaurants. Tickets available through SubTerra on Tock

The inspired menu includes the first Oregon truffles of the year in a dish paired with Heather’s Vineyard Pinot Noir from Library. Pure heaven!

EMPANADA corn masa, shimeji mushroom, oaxaca cheese, house preserved last summer tomatoes, Cobán pepper
2021 Dry Riesling Nicholas Estate, Chehalem Mountains 

SALMON King belly, parsnip pureé, bone marrow, roasted maitake mushroom
2020 Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains 

RAVIOLO: egg yolk, ricotta, pecorino, Oregon truffles 
2012 Heather’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Nicholas Estate, Chehalem Mountains

DUCK confit, carrot pureé, farro, garlic confit oil
2019 Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains

CANTUCCI orange, anise, almond
2021 Dessert Riesling, Nicholas Estate, Chehalem Mountains 

Welcome 2023!

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Guest Winemaker Series: Garibaldi Cellars
Dec
10
12:00 PM12:00

Guest Winemaker Series: Garibaldi Cellars

Our “Homeless Guest Winemaker” series continues, featuring winemakers without a tasting room of their own. Our guest today is GARIBALDI CELLARS, a family-owned boutique winery — a dream in the making for more than 30 years. Their small batch, handcrafted wine is derived from the fruit of the McMinnville AVA of the Willamette Valley. The vines are sustainably farmed, and non-irrigated, utilizing only natural watering methods. The fruit is handpicked and sorted to ensure the highest quality in every bottle. Garibaldi wines i include two beautifully complex Pinot Noirs, our elegant small-batch Chardonnay, a crisp and refreshing Rosé of Pinot Noir, and our enjoyably unique Cuvée Bianco.

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Thanksgiving Weekend: Golden Oldies Flight
Nov
25
to Nov 27

Thanksgiving Weekend: Golden Oldies Flight

Start the Holidays with some of the most beautiful, aromatic, luscious and mesmerizing wines you’ll ever experience! This weekend only, we are opening rare Library bottles of our legendary Gewurztraminer, paired with Blue cheese and other treats. Prefer an option to Stickies? We’ll have a special Library Pinot Noir flight for you to enjoy. Reservations highly recommended, walk-ins are welcome based on availability.

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