The Trail Leads to New York City in 2019. Save the date for this and other growth opportunities coming next year
Following on the success of our first Oregon Wine Trail event in Los Angeles in April, the OWB team is excited to announce that our next domestic market for this event series will be New York City. New York is by far the top market in the country for fine wine sales, with a thriving ultra-premium category. In addition, New York City is a wine media hub and is home to the most prolific and influential restaurant scene in the country, boasting more than 100 James Beard recognized restaurants.
We’ll be heading to New York in May, and this is just one of many events happening in the first half of 2019 that you may want to put on your calendar. To help you plan your commitments, here is a list of activities for your consideration.
Japan: Tokyo and Osaka
What: Importer and Trade Tasting
When: January 21-23
Organizer: Oregon Wine Board
Action: Registration open
Europe: London and ProWein (Düsseldorf)
What: Importer and Trade Tasting, Educational Seminar, Trade Show
When: March 14-19
Organizer: Oregon Wine Board
Action: Registration open
Canada: Toronto, Ontario
What: Oregon Wine Trail: Masterclass, Trade and Consumer Tasting
When: April 9 (new in 2019: one day only)
Organizer: Oregon Wine Board
Action: Registration open
Washington, D.C.
What: Congressional Wine Tasting and Policy Meetings
When: April 10-12
Organizer: Oregon Winegrowers Association
Action: Space is limited; OWA members email Jana McKamey before Feb. 1 for more information
New York City
What: Oregon Wine Trail: Masterclass, Trade and Consumer Tasting
When: Week of May 6
Organizer: Oregon Wine Board
Action: Registration open
If you’re interested in participating in international events, please be sure to sign up for the OWB’s International Newsletter by emailing us. Domestic Oregon Wine Trail events are funded in part by a grant from the USDA through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
