Columbia Gorge Labor Day Weekend Winegrowers Open House 2013 in Oregon

Sign for Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Oregon (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Travel to the fascinating The Columbia River Gorge region for Labor Day. The gorge is a canyon that stretches for over 80 miles. The gorge is the only navigable route through the Cascades and links to the Pacific Ocean. This area forms the boundary between the states of Washington and Oregon and has some of the most spectacular scenery in Oregon.

Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Labor Day Weekend Winery Open House

Wineries in the Columbia Gorge will be offering open houses for Labor Day Weekend Aug 31 – Sept 2, 2013 with food pairings and new releases.

Visit www.GorgeWine.com for a list of participating wineries and specials including maps and hours.

The Columbia Gorge Winegrowing Region (AVA) is located just one hour east of the Portland/Vancouver area through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Straddling the mighty Columbia River, the region supports conditions for a wide variety of grapes from Albariño to Zinfandel. They call this area: “a World of Wine in 40 Miles!”

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English: Oneonta Creek, Columbia Gorge, Trail #424 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Columbia Gorge Wine Growers Association hosts an annual Labor Day Weekend Open House. The Columbia Gorge AVA is a winegrowing Region (AVA) that is located an hour east of the Portland. There will be special events at many wineries in the area. So spend Labor Day Weekend in the incredible Columbia Gorge region where you can visit quaint waterfront towns located at the foothills of Mount Hood, Oregon‘s tallest peak. There are plenty of spectacular wineries and Tasting Rooms.

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Tasting Rooms in Hood River

More than 30 Columbia Gorge Wineries are hosting Open Houses with incredible views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams to celebrate Labor Day Weekend.

They will be featuring special releases and offering discounts.

WHEN: August 31st-September 2nd 2013

WHERE: Columbia Gorge Wineries in Washington and Oregon

Columbia River Gorge (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Metlako Falls, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The wineries span the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. There is “a world of wine in 40 miles” in this tranquil heavenly paradise.

You can visit wineries in Oregon and Washington in this area. Use the Hood Bridge to travel between the two states.

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They are only separated by a bridge.

English: Mount Adams, Washington, United States, as seen from Hood River, Oregon. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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The Oregon wineries are located from Hood River to The Dalles; the Washington Wineries span Underwood to Goldendale. Click here for more information: downloadable map

English: Looking east up the Columbia River Gorge, from Crown Point in Oregon, USA. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here’s the OPEN HOUSE Line-Up:

1. AlmaTerra Wines Labor Day Weekend Hours: Friday 4-9:30 with live music from 7-9 pm; Sat, Sun, Mon noon – 6 pm
208 West Steuben Street (State Highway 14) Bingen WA 98605 • Phone: (509) 637-2633
Labor Day Specials: Pouring our flight of four 2008 new-release single-vineyard Syrahs (a rare event!) along with new Artist-series Museum Red and Museum White blends. Free appetizers Sat-Mon. This weekend only (Sat-Mon): two Reidel crystal wineglasses free with new wine club sign ups ($20 value and 20% off wine purchases).

2. COR Cellars Thursday -Monday 11am-6pm
3. Domaine Pouillon 11am – 6pm
They will hold a Blind Tasting Contest during the Labor Day weekend holiday. The lucky winner gets to experience a day of “crush” with their winemaker, Alexis.

4. Garnier Vineyards in Mosier Oregon is having a Labor Day Weekend Garden Party and Cellar Sale on Sunday, September 2nd from 2-6 pm. There will be live music from Andiamo and food from Boda’s Kitchen. Enjoy music on the lawn, good food, and great wines!

5. Maryhill Winery

Hazy Hood and Maryhill Wineries (Photo credit: surfonaut)

Labor Day Weekend Wine Tasting and New Releases with live music by: The Signatures www.signaturesmusic.com, Wayman Chapman www.waymanchapman.com and Bluestone www.bluestonejazz.net6. Springhouse Cellar noon to 6pm with a special 2009 Merlot release.

7. SUNSHINE MILL WINERY noon-10 Friday and Saturday; noon-6 Sunday and Monday. Play bocce ball and enjoy brats and appetizers paired with Quenett and Copa Di Vino wine. Watch a free summer movie on the Silos. Spokane based band “Coal Bird” will be playing in the amphitheater

Quenette Winery Tasting Room in Hood River

JUST AFTER SUNRISE FROM A 7,000 FOOT ELEVATION OVER THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, BETWEEN THE DALLES AND THE HOOD RIVER – NARA – 548178 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

8. The Pines Tasting Room and Gallery is celebrating their Tasting Room’s 6th anniversary with “a weekend of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, art, and a special 20% discount on 6+ bottle purchases” all weekend. They will have live music and dancing Friday from 6-9 and from Lolo Motion.