SCHEDULE — WILLAMETTE

WILLAMETTE: THE PINOT NOIR AUCTION

Live Auction: August 8, 2024

Our trade-only auction honors the collaborative spirit of the Willamette Valley and offers industry influencers a series of special tastings and gatherings where we welcome you as a part of our singular wine community. It all culminates in a live auction of exclusive Pinot noir and Chardonnay, available for in-person or remote bidding.

Eligible bidders are retail, restaurant and wholesale buyers who can then resell the wines to top customers. Consumers who are interested in these exclusive wines can acquire them from the winning bidder accounts.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY
AUGUST 5

CELLAR VISITS

Schedule time in the tasting room and cellar with participating wineries. Registered bidders receive direct contact information and availability to help coordinate appointments.

TUESDAY
AUGUST 6

Cellar Visits

DINNER AT STILLWATER
6:00 pm

Join us for a community feast at Stillwater in the heart of downtown McMinnville to commence the auction festivities, with a meticulously crafted local menu and dazzling wine selection.

Summertime in Oregon, a charming wine country town, a bountiful family table—this is a celebration not to be missed.

WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 7

Willamette IMMERSION Education Seminar at abbey road farm
11:00 am

Explore Willamette Valley terroir with an expert winery panel and esteemed media moderator. Includes lunch.

WILLAMETTE EXPERIENCE TASTING at abbey road farm
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Enjoy a collaborative walk-around tasting event with all 80 auction lots. Preview the limited-quantity auction lots from the 2022 vintage, engage with winemakers, and explore a selection of special wines from the region’s top producers.

Winery Dinner Series

Dine with winery hosts at intimate gatherings emphasizing community and connection. Dinner invitations will come directly from wineries who are planning events.