Oregon Wine Experience
August 17-21, 2022 | Details about each event and single ticket sales for Founders’ Barrel Auction and Grand Tasting are included below.
Oregon Wine Competition® – July 15-17
A premier wine competition
Open to all commercially approved wines using 100% Oregon AVA grapes
A world-class panel of judges featuring Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and renowned wine writers
Ultimate Vintner Dinners – June-August
Intimate gatherings hosted by winery owners at winery, vineyard and culinary partner locations
Unique, multi-course dinners with exceptional, vintner-curated pairings
Top-tier sponsor benefit
Medal Celebration – Wednesday, August 17, 6 to 9 p.m.
Kick-off celebration of the Oregon Wine Experience!
Livestream announcement of Oregon Wine Competition results and winner recognition
Intimate studio audience under the tent
Collectors’ Tasting – Thursday, August 18, 6 to 8 p.m.
Sponsors and previous Founders’ Barrel Auction bidders taste the wines of the 2022 Founders’ Barrel Auction
Be among the first to review and bid on the exclusive wine collections presented by winemakers
Founders’ Barrel Auction – Friday, August 19, 5 to 8 p.m.
Bid on one-of-a-kind, exclusive blends made special by top Oregon winemakers and found only at this auction
Innovative culinary pairings to accompany wine explorations
All bidding is online, and anyone can view the lots and register
Miracle Auction & Salmon Bake – Saturday, August 20, 5 to 11 p.m.
In-person live auction (proxy bidding options available)
Dinner with wood plank-roasted salmon
Tastings of the 2022 award-winning wines over dinner
Grand Tasting – Sunday, August 21, 2 to 5 p.m.
Tasting featuring wineries throughout Oregon, including all 2022 award-winning wines
Array of culinary pairings
Silent Auction, Cork Pull and Raffle – August 18-21
Bid on a variety of packages from your phone all week long!
Packages include art, culinary explorations, travel, wine, jewelry, excursions and more