Chehalem Mountains Wine Weekend
Join us for Chehalem Mountains Wine Weekend!
Take a trip into the Chehalem Mountains Friday, October 17 to Sunday, October 19 and enjoy HALF OFF tastings at participating locations! As a fun, fall collaboration, a group of us in the Chehalem Mountains AVA are partnering to bring you this special offering. Pick up a passport postcard at our Estate House, or at one of the other locations, and show it at the rest to receive your discounted tasting experience.
Tasting room reservations are encouraged. Be sure to check participating location’s hours and availability.
Participating Tasting Rooms:
Ponzi Vineyards only Friday & Sunday
Potter’s Vineyard & Clay Art Gallery
Privé Vineyard
Rain Dance Vineyards
Postcards also available at:
The Dundee Hotel
Fairfield Hotel
Educational Series: Gamay Noir
Getting to Know Gamay: A Varietal Worth Talking About
Join us on November 2nd for an engaging and educational session all about Gamay Noir—the vibrant, food-friendly grape behind Beaujolais and beyond. We’ll dig into its origins, characteristics, and growing popularity among winemakers and wine lovers alike. You’ll taste through our estate-grown expressions of Gamay while learning what sets this varietal apart. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the grape, this event is your invitation to sip, learn, and enjoy alongside fellow Balsall Creek enthusiasts.
Club Members: $20 | Non-Members: $40
Chehalem Valley Food & Wine Showcase
Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s famed Willamette Valley, the Chehalem Valley—anchored by the charming town of Newberg—is a hidden gem for wine and food lovers. This lush, rolling region is renowned for its world-class Pinot Noir, with dozens of boutique wineries and estate vineyards producing elegant, terroir-driven wines that rival those from Burgundy. But it’s not just about the wine. The Chehalem Valley is quickly gaining recognition for its vibrant culinary landscape. Local chefs collaborate closely with farmers, foragers, and cheesemakers to craft menus that highlight the flavors of the valley with freshness and flair.
This event is designed to deliver an engaging blend of education and exposure, connecting attendees with some of the finest offerings in specialty food and wine. General admission tickets are $60 and will give you access to 40+ local flavor vendors. Additionally, Balsall Creek is hosting one of three specialty cheese pairing sessions. The pairing class costs $25, and there are only 25 spots available. General admission tickets are required to purchase the pairing class.
Saturday, November 8, 1-5PM | Balsall Creek cheese pairing class @ 3PM
Sparkling Soirée
Kick Off the Holidays at Our Second Annual Sparkling Soirée!
We’re ringing in the holiday season with bubbles and celebration. Our sparkling wine is made from the three traditional Champagne grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Like all of our wines, it is 100% estate-grown and crafted with care from vine to glass. We’re excited to unveil the second vintage of Balsall Creek Sparkling Brut just in time for the most festive time of year.
Celebrate the launch with us at an evening filled with heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, holiday cheer, and the ceremonial first pop of the 2022 vintage. Enjoy pours of the new release, explore sparkling gift boxes available for purchase, and toast the season with your Balsall Creek family.
Club Members: $30 | Non-Members: $60
Holiday Gift Market
Holiday Gift Market at Balsall Creek
Saturday, December 6 | 11 AM – 3 PM | Free Entry
Enjoy wine and traditional gluhwein by the mug as you shop a curated selection of local vendors offering high-quality holiday gifts. Raffle tickets will be available for gift baskets valued at $50 from each vendor, with proceeds supporting local charities.
Come for the shopping, stay for the holiday cheer!
Participating Vendors:
The Friendly Fellas Farmstand
Bald Peak Pottery
Laurel Foods
Rose City Jewels
Nikki Jane’s Boutique
Bowtie & Brush
Plus other goodies sourced by Balsall Creek from local vendors
Wreath Making Workshop
Join our resident cheer-makers in our holiday workshop for this wreath making event! We transform the tasting room into a festive craft room for this event, full of sparkle, color, and the delightful smell of fresh-cut pine and cedar. Lesli and Emily have hosted a wreath making for many years, and last year it was offered for the first time at the Estate House. Due to the crafting space needed, there are only 12 spots available, but because the one session we offered last year was such a hit, this year there will be two, 11AM & 2PM!
Tickets include a hands-on training by Lesli and Emily, all the makings for your own wreath — a ring, the greens, baubles, and ribbon — sparkling wine, and light bites.
Members: $40 | Non-Members: $70
