Wine by the River with Oregon Vineyard Selection

Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29th and 30th, we showcased our wine cellar racking and services at Bend's Wine by the River. Wine by the River is a non-profit event benefitting the Hospice of Bend-LaPine, and features over 50 wineries from Oregon, Washington and California, food vendors, and artists. This was a fantastic venue for us to catch up with previous wine cellar clients, visit with wineries & friends, and showcase wine cellar information to potential clients.

It was a beautiful two days in Bend, Oregon. The weather was clear, and it was nice and warm, a perfect time to sip on crisp whites in the afternoon, and full-bodied reds in the cool evening. While Mark and I worked and spoke with clients most of the day, we did get a chance to try some familiar wines, as well as try some new wines from the region.

Of course, one of our favorite winery's in Oregon, was at hand in the winner's venue - Domaine Meriweather - who won "best white" with the Captain Clark Sparkling Brut. The Captain Clark sparkling is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, made in the traditional champagne method. This wine sees over seven years in the bottle, and is aged to a smooth, crisp brut with tiny bubbles, loads of flavor and a smooth finish. Domaine Meriweather was the first place we sent our friends and previous wine cellars clients, Larry and Irma Robinson (cellar shown at right). Although the Robinson wine cellar was completed last year, we still keep in touch. Larry and Irma are very gracious, and often let us show off their wine cellar to potential clients. They are also great customers of the wine shop, and take advantage of our great discounts and delivery service.

Other great booths at Wine by the River this year were Spindrift Cellars, Harris Bridge Vineyards, and keeping us awake and with good treats - DiLusso's Coffee and Bi-Bop Biscotti were on hand. It got very busy Saturday afternoon and into the evening.

A long day of talking with folks about how to store wine, why they would love to have a wine cellar, and everything that goes along with a wine cellar project is tons of fun, but can get overwhelming at times. But, no one can really complain when you're talking about wine and working with great people who make you laugh and have a great time working... like Mark. Cheerful through the whole weekend, as shown left (below) - Mark posing like he's opening a bottle of Harris Bridge Pinot Noir Desert wine... problem is, it's empty!

If you missed us this year at Wine by the River, don't fret! We showcase Oregon Vineyard Selection's custom and modular racking, climate control, and cellar accessory options at Cork Cellars Wine Shop in Sisters. We also offer free consultations to anyone interested in getting started with a wine cellar project. Please visit or call us for more information.