Investing in Oregon Wine & Our Community
FY25-26
Each year, as budget allows, the Oregon Wine Board accepts requests for grants and sponsorships that supports programs and events, which strengthen the wine industry and celebrate Oregon wine. In the 2025-26 Fiscal Year, the OWB Board of Directors voted to increase the budget in support of the industry.
Grants & Sponsorships
$129,200
Total Invested
Organizations Supported
Sponsorships
Events and partnerships promoting Oregon wine
AAPI Food & Wine
East Meets West: AAPI Food & Wine NYC
$2,500
AAPI Food & Wine: NYC in the first event in a national series celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander chefs, winemakers, and entrepreneurs through tastings, panels, and collaborative dinners that showcase Oregon’s AAPI innovation in food and wine. The sponsorship will help and promote more inclusive industry while highlighting Oregon AAPI wineries and the state’s culinary scene.
Ahivoy!
Ahivoy! Wine Industry Professional Training program graduation and golf tournament fundraiser
$5,000
The project includes two connected activities: the graduation celebration for Ahivoy’s 17-week Wine Industry Professional Training Program in collaboration with Chemeketa’s NW Wine Studies Center, and a hole sponsorship at Ahivoy’s annual golf tournament, both designed to strengthen workforce retention, professional advancement, and industry connection.
Ahivoy!
Ahivoy! Wine Industry Professional Training program
$2,250
The OWB sponsored 15 students from Ahivoy’s current class to attend the Oregon Wine Symposium, supporting the Wine Industry Professional Training Program student cohort.
Blood of Gods
Annual Merrymaking
$2,500
The BOG Annual Merrymaking is a collision of wine, heavy metal, and art. The event draws attendees from 17 states and 6 countries, with cult wineries pouring, artists creating live, and music shaping the mood. 12 Oregon wineries are participating in 2026.
Carriage Wine & Market
Florence Wine Fest 2026
$5,000
The Oregon Wine Board was an official sponsor of the Champagne & Moonlight Festival, held February 20–22, 2026 in downtown Florence, Alabama. The three-day event celebrated wine, music, and culinary experiences and included an Oregon wine seminar and participation from 27 Oregon wineries pouring wines throughout the festival. The event reached approximately 1,500 consumers in attendance and an additional 15,000 through digital promotion and social media.
Come Together in Wine
Wine Advocacy
$1,000
Come Together in Wine Inc. is a mission-driven company dedicated to communicating positive messages about wine. Through a Fall campaign (Come Over October) and a Spring campaign (Share and Pair Sundays), Oregon wine participates in an international movement to celebrate connection over wine.
Houston Rodeo
Houston Rodeo’s Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition Judges’ Training
$4,200
Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition is held annually in the fall, bringing prestige along with sales and marketing opportunities to winners. Oregon was selected as the featured wine region for the 2026 competition. To support this, OWB sent Bree Stock MW to Houston in October to deliver an Oregon Wine masterclass for 100+ judges and volunteers.
House of Commons
Roux Portland
$2,000
Roux is a citywide festival featuring pop-up dinners, parties, panels, and hands-on experiences that celebrate food and drink culture for the ultimate food lover in Portland. The partnership opportunity showcased Oregon wines by having a local woman winemaker onsite to pour, educate guests about Oregon’s incredible wine scene through intimate tastings and pair Oregon wine to quality food offerings by renowned chefs and support local women in wine.
Malbec in the City
Malbec in the City
$1,000
Malbec in the City is the first ever Malbec event in the US to showcase this lesser-known varietal. The April 2026 event featured tastings of over 50 Oregon Malbecs from 20 wineries, tango dancing and live music.
Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association
Northwest Food Show
$2,500
For over 60 years, the Northwest Food Show has been bringing restaurant, foodservices and hospitality buyers and sellers together in what is now the largest and most well-known business-to-business foodservice event in the Pacific Northwest. OWB sponsored and covered 50% of table costs for 5 wineries in addition to logo placement and brand awareness at the event.
NW Cider Association
2026 NW Cider Symposium, 2026 NW Cider Cup Sponsorship
$10,000
Oregon cider companies that produce cider over 8.5% alcohol are subject to taxes, which are paid to OWB. Each year, OWB sponsors events hosted by the NW Cider Association to put these resources back into the cider community in support of their growth.
Oregon Uncorked Tennessee Roadshow
Oregon Uncorked Tennessee Roadshow Oregon Chardonnay Educational Seminars
$2,500
Six wineries (Adelsheim Vineyard, Bryn Mawr, Cristom Vineyards, Lange Winery, Nicolas Jay, Purple Hands), hosted educational seminars in both Chattanooga and Nashville, Tennessee. The events focused on Oregon Chardonnay. The seminars were facilitated by Carrie Kalscheuer, CWE.
Organic Winegrowers Network & Oregon Organic Coalition
2026 Organically Grown Wine Conference
$2,500
The Organic Winegrowers Network and Oregon Organic Coalition are hosting the second Organically Grown Wine Conference, building on the successful 2025 inaugural event. The conference brings together growers, producers, media, buyers, and stakeholders for farmer-led learning and collaboration focused on quality, sustainability, and innovation. Goals include earned media, increased sales, new markets, expanded organic acreage, and peer-to-peer learning—helping position Oregon as a global leader in organic wine.
Rocks District Winegrowers (RDW)
2025 Basalt Bash
$2,500
The Rocks District Winegrowers’ Basalt Bash & Barrel Auction is a signature event celebrating the wines, people, and place that define this unique region. Bringing together winemakers, growers, and guests for an evening of exceptional wines and community connection, the event highlights the distinct character of The Rocks District. In partnership with the Milton-Freewater School District, the event also supports local initiatives that strengthen the broader community, adding deeper purpose to an already memorable experience.
Tradition Reimagined
A Wine & Culture Experience
$10,000
This dynamic, story-driven event, in collaboration with Tiquette Bramlett and Bertony Faustin, spotlights Oregon’s wine country and Portland while honoring the legacy of its founders. By exploring themes of culture, community, and tradition, the project will engage new audiences, broader demographics, and international media, reimagining wine and wine culture for today.
Travel Oregon
Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism
$750
The Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism is the state’s premier annual gathering for tourism professionals, aimed at enhancing Oregon’s travel industry through education, networking, and strategic planning. OWB organized and led a panel discussion, From Vines to Visitors: A Guide to Wine for Tourism Pros, and participated as an Exhibitor.
Willamette Valley Wineries
Oregon Pinot Camp & International Summer Tour
$6,000
A buyer from Utah Liquor Board is participating in OWB’s International Summer Tour and Oregon Pinot Camp. This investment is in education and a visit to Oregon helps to further wholesale sales of Oregon Wine in Utah. The Utah Liquor Buyer, Maggie Heile, was nominated by WVWA & OPC.
Women in Wine Oregon
Women in Wine Annual Conference
$2,500
Women in Wine Oregon supports female leadership in the wine and beverage industry. Each year Wine in Wine hosts an annual one-day conference with an inspiring line up of speakers and panelists and provides valuable networking time to fuel our female leaders.
Yamhill-Carlton Winegrowers
2026 Spring Tasting
$2,500
The Spring Tasting invites wine enthusiasts to the Yamhill-Carlton AVA to experience its distinctive wines and collaborative community. Attendees can connect with local winemakers, explore vineyards, and learn about the region’s unique growing conditions and styles.
Make‑A‑Wish “Golf for Wishes” Annual Tournament
“Golf for Wishes” Annual Tournament 2026
Two cases of Oregon wine
This official Make-A-Wish Oregon event unites golf enthusiasts from across the region at Langdon Farms Golf Club for an 18-hole tournament, on-course competitions, and lunch. Every dollar raised supports local, life-changing wishes.
Grants
Workforce, education, and industry development
Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers Association
Chehalem Mountains Neighborhoods Project
$2,000
The Chehalem Mountains Neighborhoods Project is a multi-year collaboration with the University of Dijon examining how neighborhood diversity within the AVA influences wine sensory profiles. The grant will fund analysis of three years of tasting data using AI, contributing to a peer-reviewed publication. The project seeks to refine tasting patterns, provide practical tools for growers and wineries, and advance terroir-focused innovation in Oregon wine.
Eola-Amity Hills Winegrowers Association
20th Anniversary Marketing Campaign
$10,000
Support marketing and promotion of four events, including the Equinox in Eola-Amity Hills Celebration of Exceptional Wine & Food and three events marking the AVA’s 20th Anniversary in 2026.
Linfield University
Preserving Oregon’s Vintage Voices: Southern Oregon Wine Archive Tour 2026
$5,000
In March 2026, Linfield staff will travel to Roseburg, Medford, and Ashland to interview Southern Oregon industry leaders, capturing new perspectives as the region’s wine industry enters its next generation. This project will expand the Oregon Wine History Archive through recorded interviews and the digitization of photographs and memorabilia, supported by student research and processing. A Southern Oregon open house will promote public access to the archive, helping preserve and share the evolving story of Oregon wine.
Rocks District Winegrowers (RDW)
2026 Basalt Bash Barrel Auction
$5,000
The project aims to deliver a high-quality, place-based travel experience in Milton-Freewater, OR AVA (the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA), to boost tourism and support local industry partners. Funds will engage two regional and eight travel/wine journalists to showcase the unique wines of the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater and the Basalt Bash, providing national coverage for Oregon, the the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA, and Walla Walla Valley. This advances local economic goals and strengthens RDW’s collaboration with state and local partners to establish the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA as a premier wine destination.
Rogue Valley Vintners (RVV)
RVV Collective Marketing
$10,000
RVV’s mission is to elevate the visibility and economic impact of the Rogue Valley wine region through collaborative marketing, industry networking and organization, and consumer engagement initiatives. The focus of these activities is two-fold: to capitalize on Rogue Valley’s recent win as #2 in the USA Today Reader’s Choice poll for Best Wine Region, and to re-activate RVV’s existing Wine With Everything branding.
Taste Newberg
Oregon Chardonnay Celebration (OCC) Media Hosting in Yamhill County
$10,000
For the 2026 OCC, Yamhill County tourism partners plan to host a mix of leisure media, trade press, and influencers—up to 10 total—to attend the event and explore the region. The goal is to highlight OCC as a premier wine event while showcasing all that Yamhill County and the Willamette Valley have to offer.
Travel Medford
2026 Savor Southern Oregon Media Familiarity Trip
$10,000
Savor Southern Oregon will bring wine trade professionals, journalists, and influencers to experience the Rogue Valley. New “bookend” events will highlight its terroir, build industry connections, and generate media coverage. The familiarization tour will encourage extended stays, support Rogue Valley Vintners, all while promoting the region, and helping raise broader awareness of the uniqueness of the Rogue Valley AVA.
Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association
Umpqua Valley Wine Event Marketing & Promotion
$10,000
This project will promote five annual events hosted by the Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association to increase attendance from both local audiences and visitors fromoutside the region. The 5 annual events include: Greatest of the Grape, Umpqua Valley Cellar Experience, Pairing Pass Weekend, Seven Feathers Wine Fest, and Winesgiving Weekend.
