WildAire Cellars Update

Tasting Room: 128 W Main St, Carlton, OR      (503) 851-3689           www.WildAireCellars.com

October 2011 Dear Robert We have grapes!  So we will have crush!  Matt drove up to Washington last Monday and we processed our Syrah, Tempranillo and Roussane on Tuesday.   Maridel and the Fisters were key in helping us get started.    We now have a couple of days of maybe wet, and then another week of sunshine.  Everyone is breathing a sigh of relief and planning on harvesting next week.  The Pinot Noir should be spectacular, if the birds don't see it.  If anyone is interested in helping us next week, let me know.  Sorting grapes is fun! We have 4 more vineyards to harvest. Your efforts will be rewarded with wine.  mailto:jean@wildairecellars.com . Our Friday Night Forum Wine Club pickup party is this Friday, October 21st, at our house.  Please RSVP, if you have not already, if you will be able to make it!  We will have some leftovers for the shop on Friday-Sunday, so if you cannot make it Friday night, stop by this weekend. We would love to catch up with you all!

Carlton'sFriday Night Flights Every Friday in Carlton, from 5:00-7:00pm Carlton businesses will now be open until 7pm on Fridays!  Every week a different business will be offering a new fun experience for you!  Friday Night Flights Schedule for October:  Since our Club party is Friday, 21st, we will close at 5pm on that day.   Oct 21 - Seven of Hearts - with Republic of Jam pairings   Oct 28 - Valley Emporium - NEW antique business!  Open House

Montinore Mentioned

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I was reading the Times on Sunday Morning in Portland when I came upon this mention of Montinore's wine!

News from Vitis Ridge

Winery and Tap Room 990 North First Street - Silverton, Oregon 97381 503.873.9800

Greetings! We've always strived to make our customers happy- many of you we easily call friends, our relationship with you is important to us. Since moving to the Tap Room our methods to provide the best tasting experience has evolved- mostly thanks to your feedback. Overwhelmingly, you love 'Tasting Amongst the Barrels' and we do too! Until further notice Tasting Amongst the Barrels is here to stay.   When we began Tasting Amongst the Barrels we were looking for a funfilled, intimate atmosphere to pour our wines and struck gold. The Barrel Room is truely where the winemaking process is visiable all around and where wines, conversations and plenty of laughs are the focus. Now through mid-december the Barrel Room is even more accessible. Read on to find out about our extended tasting hours. To access the Barrel Room look for signs directing toward the side door located in the SE parking lot, near 2nd St. If you park in the main lot follow the signs to the far end of the building on 2nd Street. Access the building using the side door.  Cheers! Bruce, Chris, Sally and Sharon   Vitis Ridge Proudly Supports  Family Harvest Days    The Oregon Garden's Harvest in the Garden  a month full of Harvest Fun at the Garden Every Saturday in October, from 1-4 pm. Featuring fun, festive and educational harvest-themed activity stations throughout the garden. Admission price is only $5 plus your Garden admission and includes pumpkin painting, bowling with gourds and other games, crafts, harvest treats, fun photo ops and free hot chocolate or cider for the kids and a glass of beer or wine for those 21 and over. The tram will be running through the month of October so hop on and off to get to your next activity or stay on for a tour of the gardens!    Follow these links for more details and to plan your visit   www.oregongarden.org   http://harvestinthegarden.blogspot.com/   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vitis-Ridge-Winery/111579058925520#!/pages/Vitis-Ridge-Winery/111579058925520?sk=wall       Wine Club Reminder If you haven't picked up the September installment, there is still time. Swing by the Winery and Tap Room, or contact Sally to make special arrangements. sally@vitisridge.com or 503-873-9800 This installment includes 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir and the 2010 Early Muscat  Regular price $40, Club Price is $32 Sign up and get the 20% savings on all your wine purchases at Vitis Ridge events.    Visit www.vitisridge.com to find out more about information listed here, to sign up for our Wine Club or to purchase wine online. Cheers!

Tap Room Hours Share a bottle and a bite   Wed &Thurs 11am-10pm Fri & Sat 11am -11pm Sunday 11am - 9pm ___________________________  Wine Tastings The Barrel Room is open for tastings Complimentary Tastings 2nd Weekend each Month 12-5   Special through Mid-December: Tastings in the Barrel Room Wednesday and Thursday 12-3 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5 ____________________________ Event Schedule See us on the road October 8 Wine Tasting at Oregon City Haggen's 12-5 October 8 & 9 Second Weekend Wine Tastings 12-5 at the Winery and Tap Room, Silverton __________________________ Additional Tasting Hours in the Barrel Room Announced Through mid December the Winery will be open for tastings on Wednesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12 to 5. Supporting our Oregon Garden is a priority so its with pleasure we provide additional opportunities for guests of the Garden to throughly enjoy their visit in Silverton and taste spectacular local wine.    Chris's Update from the Vineyard The growing season continues to be a challenge. Cluster ripening is still 2-3 weeks behind a typical year.  We anticipate harvesting the grapes in mid-October. Until then continue to think sunny thoughts for us and keep those fingers crossed for a late Indian summer.   vitis ridge on facebook   Like us? We thought so!