• Sommeliers Choice Awards—Early Bird Deadline January 31, 2026

    Sommeliers Choice Awards has built an international reputation by benchmarking wines for on-premise channels. With world-class sommeliers and America’s most powerful wine buyers, the 8th edition of the wine competition is now open for wine entries. This is a unique opportunity to present your wines to America's top sommeliers.     Wines are judged in five categories: food pairability, typicity, quality, value, and packaging. In essence, then, the entire focus of the awards is finding wines that are a great fit for wine lists and by-the-glass programs. Please send THREE bottles per entry of 700ml and more. Key Dates:  Early Bird Ends: January 31, 2026 Registration Closes: April 16, 2026 Warehouse Closes: April 24, 2026 Judging Day: May 18, 2026 Winners Announced: June 10, 2026 Pricing:  Early Bird Pricing: $100 per wine (November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026) Regular Pricing: $120 per wine (February 1, 2026 - April 16, 2026) Pricing:  1. Register and complete your account. Enter the details of the wines you want to enter the competition. 2. Send THREE bottles per entry. Print the official SCA Submission Label(s) for each submission. The label needs to be attached on each of the boxes at the time of […]

  • State of the Oregon Wine Industry Webinar

    Oregon Wine Board 5550 S Macadam Ave, Suite 100, Portland, OR, United States

    Join the Oregon Wine Board for an in-depth look at the current state of the Oregon wine industry. Industry analyst Danny Brager will share Oregon-specific and national data on sales, depletions, and year-to-date trends. Jennifer Warrington of WISE Academy will provide direct-to-consumer insights and data-driven strategies to help wineries make the most of the final, busy month of the year. As the industry navigates a challenging year, this session aims to offer clarity, context, and inspiration for the road ahead. Register here Passcode: 074030

  • State of the Industry Webinar

    Join the Oregon Wine Board for an in-depth look at the current state of the Oregon wine industry. Industry analyst Danny Brager will share Oregon-specific and national data on sales, depletions, and year-to-date trends. Jenn Warrington of WISE Academy will provide direct-to-consumer insights and data-driven strategies to help wineries make the most of the final, busy month of the year. As the industry navigates a challenging year, this session aims to offer clarity, context, and inspiration for the road ahead. Register here.

  • OWB Public Board Meeting

    In-person Oregon Wine Board Offices 5550 S Macadam Ave., Suite 100 Portland, OR 97239 Zoom link Agenda

  • OWB Executive Session

    Kraemer Farms 13318 Dominic Rd. NE, Mt. Angel, United States

    For more information, contact Stacey

  • OWB Public Board Meeting

    Kraemer Farms 13318 Dominic Rd. NE, Mt. Angel, United States

    For more information, contact Stacey Kohler

  • Built to Last: How Businesses Thrive Through Generations

    Linfield University 900 SE Baker St, McMinnville, United States

    Built to Last: How Businesses Thrive Through Generations   Marka and Thomas Hughes Lecture Series March 19 | 4-6PM  Graf Auditorium, Linfield University This public lecture explores what it takes for businesses to endure and adapt to change while remaining true to their core values. A conversation with iconic company representatives examines how organizations remain relevant and resilient amid shifting markets and evolving consumer expectations. Moderated by Wine Director Maria Ponzi, the discussion will explore the challenges legacy businesses face, and what it takes to build organizations designed not just to last, but to thrive across generations. Wine reception to follow. Featured Panelists: Kela Driggs, Sr. Brand Leader at Fifth-Generation Wente Vineyards Scott Dylag, VP and GM of the Direct-to-Consumer Team at Pendleton Woolen Mills, established in 1909 Gary Mortensen, CEO of Stoller Wine Group, which follows a 200-year plan Mia Ponzi-Hamacher, Sosta House and Winery Lane Collective, bringing a third-generation perspective to regional wine and hospitality Wine reception to follow. Public admission is $10 and free for Linfield students, faculty and staff. Contact: [email protected] Register via: https://www.linfield.edu/wine/news/events.html

    $10