McMinnville Winegrowers Association Press Release

On January 7, 2009, The McMinnville Winegrowers Association formally became an organized group. The Association is comprised of 6 Major Wineries and 8 Vineyards that are within the boundaries of the McMinnville AVA and is certain to become an area to Explore and Discover. The McMinnville AVA lies due west of the town of McMinnville, Oregon, in the Coast Range Foothills of Yamhill County. This AVA is the most westerly of all Oregon AVAs and is geologically and climatically very different from any other in the Willamette Valley. An AVA or “American Viticultural Area” is defined as a delimited, grape-growing region distinguishable by unique geographical features and recognized by the Bureau of Alcohol and Tobacco as having unique characteristics. We are excited to have the opportunity to show the unique aspects of our AVA to the public and to bring together such a diverse and dynamic group of wine professionals,” notes Scott Neal, President of the McMinnville Winegrowers Association. The McMinnville AVA is primed to arouse the interest of the most distinguished Pinot palates.

Look for future events including: “Discover the McMinnville AVA, A Passport to Our Wineries and Vineyards” on July 18, 2009 to celebrate the Oregon 150. Wineries Include: Brittan Vineyard, Coeur de Terre Vineyard, Coleman Vineyard, Maysara Vineyard, Stony Mountain Vineyard, Youngberg Hill Vineyard and Yamhill Valley Vineyards.

Vineyards Include: Bass Hill Vineyard, Bellevue Cross Vineyard, Fox Ridge Vineyard, Four Winds Vineyard, J Wrigley Vineyards, Hyland Vineyards, Meredith Mitchell Vineyard and Sunny Ridge Vineyard.

Please browse our website at www.McMinnvilleAVA.org and join us in the beautiful coastal foothills west of McMinnville when you get a chance!

Valentine's Weekend

Youngberg Hill Vineyard & Inn’s Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Vintage Wine Pairing was a great success.

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Youngberg Hill February Winemaker Dinners

• 2/19 Youngberg Hill’s California Winemaker Dinner

Please join us for a wonderful Winemaker’s Dinner at Carter House Inn in Eureka, CA. An exquisite evening of food and wines at one of California’s best restaurants and Inn. Visit http://www.carterhouse.com/restaurant-301.html for more details.

• 2/28 Youngberg Hill’s Georgia Winemaker Dinner
Youngberg Hill will be holding its first winemaker’s dinner in Georgia at the Beechwood Inn. Visit www.beechwoodinn.ws/finediningwinecellar.html for more information.

Youngberg Hills winter wonderland

You may have heard we have had snow this Christmas but did you know the views from Youngberg Hill Vineyard & Inn were this breathtaking. I am sure even Santa himself stopped to enjoy!

AVA Event Planned

In order to show off our AVA and the unique wineries and vineyards that are within it, the AVA will host its first every AVA event on July 18th, 2009. This event will be informative and will take "campers" around the AVA to show several vineyards and wineries. Speakers will present information on the history of the AVA, characteristics of the geology and how this expresses itself in the wines of the AVA. Stay tuned for more information.

McMinnville Winegrowers Association Created

In an effort to partner together to generate knowledge of our AVA and its unique qualities, the wineries and vineyards of the McMinnville AVA have partnered to create a group called the McMinnville Winegrowers Association. This group's mission will be to increase public awaremenss of the region and to provide education and insight to the growers. For more information, please see our new website at www.mcminnvilleava.org or email info@mcminnvilleava.org.