Premium Wine Program Thursdays at Bistro: Each Thursday in October, the intimate Bistro Restaurant will host a pre-dinner wine tasting experience with a premium line-up of wines. Each program is limited to only 12 participants.
Wine & Art Fridays in the Galleries: Beginning September 30 and continuing each Friday in October, a Cannon Beach art gallery hosts a pre-dinner wine tasting experience with a premium line-up of Northwest wines. Each program is limited to only 12 participants.
Saturday Wine Experiences at The Wine Shack: Each Saturday in October, the Wine Shack hosts a pre-dinner wine tasting experience with a premium line-up of wines that will expand your knowledge of wines and wine regions. Each program is limited to only 20 participants.
2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (by date)
Friday, September 30 | 5:30-6:45 | Wine & Art Event (SOLD OUT)
Lesser-Known Varietals Grown in the NW
Here's a chance to taste and learn about some of the lesser-known wine varietals grown in the Northwest. You'll taste six lesser-known varietals from the Northwest that each won a Gold Medal at the 2022 Savor Northwest Wine Awards. The lineup includes two white wines including a Southern Oregon Gruner Veltliner and Siegerrebe, a cool-climate varietal from Western British Columbia. Red wines include a Counoise from Yakima Valley's Rattlesnake Hills, a Teroldego from Oregons Rogue Valley, a Barbera from Washington's Horse Heaven Hills and a Dolcetto from Walla Walla Valley. Price: $50 (Includes a Savor Cannon Beach souvenir wine glass). Location: MISKA STUDIO GALLERY (107 Sunset Blvd).
Saturday, Oct. 1 | 5:30-6:45pm | Wine Experience
SavorNW Wines of the Year for 2022
This wine tasting includes the top six wines from the 2022 Savor Northwest Wine Awards. On the third day of judging in the blind competition, judges tasted all of the Best of Class wines side-by-side to select the Red and White Wines of the Year, along with the best rose, best sparkling wine, best dessert wine and the top scoring full-bodied red wine. You'll taste them all and you can choose your own Wine of the Year or guess what wine the judges selected for that honor. Price: $50 (Includes a Savor Cannon Beach souvenir wine glass). Location: The Wine Shack (124 N. Hemlock).
Thursday, Oct. 6 | 4-5pm | Premium Wine Program (SOLD OUT)
The Northwest's Best Red Blends for 2022
In some of the world's most famous wine regions, blending regional wine varietals is just the way wines are made, where different varietals in just the right proportions make better wines than single varietals can offer. In this program, you will taste six different award-winning Northwest red wine blends that are made using both traditional combinations of varietals and some surprising blends unique to the Pacific Northwest. Price: $150 per couple (only sold in pairs) Each pair of tickets include the wine tasting for two, one $50 (non-refundable) credit toward dinner for two at the Bistro and a 5:15pm dinner reservation. Location: Bistro Restaurant (263 N Hemlock St)
Friday, Oct. 7 | 5:30-6:45 | Wine & Art Event
SavorNW Best of Class Wines for 2022
You'll taste two whites and four red wines, each a Best of Class winner at the 2022 Savor Northwest Wine Awards competition. White wines include a stunning version of an Oregon Pinot Gris that went on to be named Wine of the Year and a Willamette Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Red wines include an Oregon Pinot Noir that went on to win Best Red Wine of the Year, and the Best of Class Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Syrah. Price: $50 (Includes a Savor Cannon Beach souvenir wine glass). Location: DRAGONFIRE GALLERY (123 S. Hemlock).
Saturday, Oct. 8 | 5:30-6:45pm | Wine Experience
The Pinot Noir Challenge
Can you tell the difference between a world class Pinot Noir and a $20 bottle? In this event, participants will blind taste six outstanding Pinot Noirs including three Oregon Pinots that were selected among Wine Spectators Top 100 Wines of the Year, a French Burgundy and a Gold Medal winning Oregon Pinot that retails for under $20. Can you pick which is which before they are revealed? Price: $50 (Includes a Savor Cannon Beach souvenir wine glass). Location: The Wine Shack (124 N. Hemlock).
Thursday, Oct. 13 | 4-5pm | Premium Wine Program (SOLD OUT)
Six -Year Vertical of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
This vertical tasting of six vintages of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from different producers will provide insight into the growing seasons impact on wine styles and the age-ability of Oregon Pinot Noir. You'll taste wines from the 2014 through 2019 vintages and learn about the growing conditions of each year. Featured wines include two wines that were named to Wine Spectators Top 100 Wines of the Year, a Wine Spectator 94-point wine and Savor Northwest Gold Medal winning wines. Price: $150 per couple (only sold in pairs) Each pair of tickets include the wine tasting for two, one $50 (non-refundable) credit toward dinner for two at the Bistro and a 5:15pm dinner reservation. Location: Bistro Restaurant (263 N Hemlock St).
Friday, Oct. 14 | 5:30-6:45 | Wine & Art Event (SOLD OUT)
Gold Medal Bordeaux Varietals from the NW
You'll taste six Gold Medal winning Northwest wines from the 2022 Savor Northwest Wine Awards that represent the primary wines of Bordeaux France including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot and a Bordeaux blend that uses each of these grapes. A votre sante! Price: $50 Includes a Savor Cannon Beach souvenir wine glass. Location: JEFFREY HULL GALLERY (172 N. Hemlock).
Saturday, Oct. 15 | 5:30-6:45pm | Wine Experience
The Pinot Noir Challenge
Can you tell the difference between a world class Pinot Noir and a $20 bottle? In this event, participants will blind taste six outstanding Pinot Noirs including three Oregon Pinots that were selected among Wine Spectators Top 100 Wines of the Year, a French Burgundy and a Gold Medal winning Oregon Pinot that retails for under $20. Can you pick which is which before they are revealed? Price: $50 (Includes a Savor Cannon Beach souvenir wine glass). Location: The Wine Shack (124 N. Hemlock). Special After Event Concert: Following this event, Coaster Theatre is hosting a concert with popular Indie Rock musical artists, Adams and Costello, and all Savor Cannon Beach ticket holders will be eligible for a two-for-the-price-of-one ticket offer.
Thursday, Oct. 20 | 4-5pm | Premium Wine Program (SOLD OUT)
10-Year-Old Reds
This tasting of six 2012 and older vintage red wines will be an opportunity for a discussion about the age-ability of Northwest red wines. You'll taste top-rated Northwest red wines of different varietals including a Bordeaux-style blend, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Syrah and Pinot Noir from the 2012 through 2009 vintages. The tasting will conclude with a tasting of a 20-year-old Northwest ruby port. Price: $150 per couple (only sold in pairs) Each pair of tickets include the wine tasting for two, one $50 (non-refundable) credit toward dinner for two at the Bistro and a 5:15pm dinner reservation. Location: Bistro Restaurant (263 N Hemlock St).
Friday, Oct. 21 | 5:30-6:45pm | Wine & Art Event
SavorNW Best of Class Wines for 2022 (ONLY ONE TICKET LEFT)
You'll taste the Best of Class Pinot Gris that went on to be named the Savor Northwest Wine of the year; the top rose of 2022; and the Best of Class Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Grenache and Bordeaux blend. Each of these wines was the favorite of the judges when tasted side-by-side with all of the Gold Medal winning wines of their varietal or class! Price: $50 Includes souvenir wine glass. Location: ICEFIRE GLASSWORKS (116 E Gower)
Saturday, Oct. 22 | 5:30-6:45pm | Wine Experience
Old World Reds Versus Northwest Reds
Can you tell an Old-World wine from wines of the Northwest? In this program, you will blind taste three pairs of wines including a French wine and its Northwest equivalent including wines of Bordeaux, Rhone and Burgundy. This is a great program for discussion of terroir and winemaking styles. Price: $50 (Includes a Savor Cannon Beach souvenir wine glass). Location: The Wine Shack (124 N. Hemlock).
Sunday, October 23 | 5pm | Wine Dinner
Seafood & Wine Pairing Dinner with Sokol Blosser (ONLY TWO TICKETS LEFT)
Learn about great wine pairings for seafood in this evening of small plates served with wines from Oregon wine pioneer Sokol Blosser. Seasons Cafe chef/owner Doug Brown will present a tasting menu including four savory small plate seafood dishes featuring wine pairings from Oregon wine pioneer Sokol Blosser. Price: $149 including wine, tax and gratuity. Location: Seasons Cafe (255 N. Hemlock Street). Limited to only 16 participants
Thursday, Oct. 27 | 4-5pm | Premium Wine Program
SavorNW Wines of the Year 2022 (SOLD OUT)
This wine tasting includes the top six wines from the 2022 Savor Northwest Wine Awards. On the third day of judging in the blind competition, judges tasted all of the Best of Class wines side-by-side to select the Red and White Wines of the Year, along with the best rose, best sparkling wine, best dessert wine and the top scoring full-bodied red wine. You'll taste them all and you can choose your own Wine of the Year or guess what wine the judges selected for that honor. Price: $150 per couple (only sold in pairs) Each pair of tickets include the wine tasting for two, one $50 (non-refundable) credit toward dinner for two at the Bistro and a 5:15pm dinner reservation. Location: Bistro Restaurant (263 N Hemlock St).
Friday, Oct. 28 | 5:30-6:45pm | Wine & Art Event
SavorNW Best of Class Wines for 2022 (SOLD OUT)
You'll taste two whites and four red wines, each a Best of Class winner at the 2022 Savor Northwest Wine Awards competition. White wines include a stunning version of an Oregon Pinot Gris that went on to be named Wine of the Year and an Albarino from Washington. Red wines include the Best of Class Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Tempranillo and a Pinot Noir that was named Red Wine of the Year. Each of these wines was the favorite of the judges when tasted side-by-side with all of the Gold Medal winning wines of their varietal. Price: $50 Includes a Savor Cannon Beach souvenir wine glass. Location: BRONZE COAST GALLERY (224 N. Hemlock Ste. 2).
Saturday, Oct. 29 | 5:30-6:45pm | Wine Experience
Six-Year Vertical of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
This vertical tasting of six vintages of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from different producers will provide insight into the growing seasons' impact on wine styles and the age-ability of Oregon Pinot Noir. You'll taste wines from the 2014 through 2019 vintages and learn about the growing conditions of each year. Featured wines include two wines that were named to Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of the Year, a Wine Spectator 94-point wine and Savor Northwest Gold Medal winning wines. Price: $50 (Includes a Savor Cannon Beach souvenir wine glass). Location: The Wine Shack (124 N. Hemlock).
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