150 DAYS OF WINE IN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY KICKS OFF FEBRUARY 14th AS PART OF OREGON 150 SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Willamette Valley Wineries Association promotes events with other winery organizations to encourage visits to Oregon’s premier wine region

 — Celebrating Oregon's 150^th Birthday in 2009,the Willamette Valley is ready to pop a few corks! As one of the state’s thriving travel regions, the Willamette Valley is home to more than 200 wineries and tasting rooms celebrating Oregon’s illustrious grape – Pinot Noir. Along with many other grape varietals, Pinot Noir has placed the Willamette Valley on the world’s wine map, drawing comparisons with Burgundy, France. The Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) joins the Oregon 150 celebration as an official partner to promote 150 Days of Wine in the Willamette Valley, a series of wine events and activities taking place between February 14th and Labor Day weekend in all Agricultural Viticulture Areas (AVA’s). 150 Days of Wine in the Willamette Valley joins the Oregon 150 Celebration to honor Oregon’s 150 years of statehood and celebrate the proud history and bright future of Oregon wines.Kicking off on Valentine’s Day weekend, 150 Days of Wine in the Willamette Valley will include wine events in the region through Labor Day weekend. For updated information regarding upcoming wine events, please visit www.willamettewines.com.

“It was a natural fit for our wine association to spearhead 150 Days of Wine in the Willamette Valley and partner with the smaller winery organizations in the region,” said WVWA Executive Director Sue Horstmann. “The popularity of the Willamette Valley as a wine region has been growing steadily during the past quarter century, and while considered a new industry for Oregon, we continue to attract visitors from all 50 states and international destinations as well.”

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