Oregon Wine and ART Project

My NDE Story written in different voices: Hemmingway, Dickinson, Crowley

2025-09-29T13:53:00.000-07:00

As Hemmingway

I died once when I was sixteen.

It was September, 1965. A bright morning. The air was clean.

My car, a ’51 Ford, was in the shop. My father had given it to me the year before. He made a deal with a man who owed him money. The man put a race-banned engine into my car. I was left without wheels for the weekend.

I had a date with a girl, older than me. We would go to the drive-in. There would be no movie.

So I asked my father for my brother’s ’59 Impala. He said yes if I took my mother and sister across town that morning. I agreed.

We crossed the bridge. My mother liked the look of the river. She asked me to take the road along it.

At the tracks I stopped. The sign was broken. Brush grew thick. You could not see left. I pulled forward. The train came fast and struck us.

I was gone.

There was no light, no God. Only everything. The weight of all souls. All who had lived. All who would live. I was part of them and they of me. There was no time. Only joy. I stayed until I was told to go back. I was braided with other strength and pushed down into my body.

I woke under a sheet. They had called me dead. I tore it off and people screamed. The train had crushed the car around me. I told them how to free me. They thought it was impossible but I knew the truck with the chains and told them to use it. They did. The train backed away. Metal screamed. My legs bent and then snapped free.

I lived.

The radio said I was dead all day. My father had to go to the station to make them stop. When I went back to school, men and women cried when they saw me. Some fainted.

Years later, in 1994, I died again. At the VA hospital. My lungs collapsed on the table. I was gone, the same as before. Energy. Souls. No time. Then back.

They cut me open, spread my ribs, drained my lungs. I woke while the knife was still in me. I screamed. They kept me alive. I lost seventy pounds before I left the place.

Now I know this: once you have died, you are always there. Part of you stays. Part of you goes on living here. Two planes, one passing through the other. They never touch.

That is what it is like.

As Dickenson

It was upon a radiant September morning in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty-five and five, that I, a boy of but sixteen summers, set forth in the company of my dear mother, never supposing that before the clock had struck the noon hour, I should meet with Death himself, and, for a time, be carried off by his unrelenting hand.

My car, a Ford of the year ’51, gift of my father, was, at that hour, detained within the workshop of one Mr. Tolomei — a man whose debts to my family, contracted through the reckless pursuit of racing, had given my father cause to exact his recompense in labour. And so it was, by a circuitous transaction, that an engine, once too powerful for the track, became destined for my humble conveyance, and I, bereft of my own machine, was forced to entreat my father for the loan of another.

That morning my mother requested that I drive her across the river, and I, being eager to please, complied. The waters shone bright in the sunlight, and she remarked upon their loveliness. Yet soon we came upon that fateful crossing, where the rails, poorly marked, concealed their danger behind overgrown brush and a sign fallen into neglect. There, as I paused but a moment, a great locomotive bore down upon us, silent in its approach, merciless in its swiftness, and in the instant of its strike I was snatched away.

What words may suffice to describe the country into which I then passed? Not the narrow confines of heaven as pictured in the chapbooks of pious men, nor the fearful flames with which they sought to chasten sinners. No, I was gathered into a boundless company — the very essence and energy of all who had ever drawn breath, or ever would. Time and space dissolved; joy beyond reckoning enfolded me. Yet it was not my appointed hour, and unseen companions, strong and patient, wove themselves into me, binding me again to the flesh.

Thus I awoke beneath a white sheet, pronounced lifeless by those about me, and their astonishment was as great as their fear when I moved. The car had been crushed beneath the train’s great iron coupler, and I lay imprisoned within its twisted frame. Yet, as though with knowledge beyond sight, I instructed the men how they might release me: chains from a truck, hidden down the road, would suffice. They obeyed, and by that means I was freed.

The world declared me dead that day, even the voice upon the radio gave me up to the grave, and yet I walked into school but days thereafter, to the terror of my teachers and the fainting of more than one schoolmate.

Years rolled on, and in the summer of ninety-four, in the halls of the Portland hospital, I died once more. The surgeons, striving with their instruments, wounded me sorely, and my lungs collapsed within me. Again I crossed into that vast communion of souls; again I was returned, with pain as my companion. They cut me open, they drained the poison, they stitched and sewed, and I endured months of suffering before I emerged, thin as a ghost, yet alive.

And so it is, that I walk both in this world and in that other, tethered by some invisible strand. For once a man has been to that country, he is never parted from it. The living earth and the realm beyond pass one through the other like waves upon the sea — unseen, unheard, yet forever joined.

As Crowley

On the morning appointed, beneath the bright tyranny of the Sun, the Beast that is called Death struck me, and I was cast beyond the veil. I was sixteen years, yet old enough to be torn from the sleep of childhood and flung into the cauldron of Eternity.

The iron horse, unheralded by trumpet or horn, smote my chariot of flesh. The body fell. The boy was destroyed. But I, the eternal, the flame unconsumed, passed into that limitless Ocean which is beyond Time and beyond Space.

Do not speak to me of God as priests prattle in their pulpits. There was no patriarch upon a throne, nor sentimental angel strumming a harp. There was Power. There was All. I was dissolved in the Body of Nuit, the infinite curve of the night. I was mingled with the company of souls, who are not souls but sparks of the One Fire, bound and braided in ecstasy. There was no beginning, no end, no line, no circle — only the orgasm of existence itself.

Yet the Book was not closed upon me. The Angel, veiled in silence, braided me with others, and drove me back into the sheaths of matter. I fell like lightning into the corpse that bore my name. The sheet was torn away; the dead arose, and men shrieked. The train had wrapped me in its iron embrace, but I commanded with knowledge that was not of the eyes. Chains, I said, from the truck hidden down the road. They obeyed. They freed me, though my body was riven and bleeding.

The profane world thought me slain. The radio proclaimed my passing. My father wept. But I strode again among the living, a ghost in the halls of my schooling, so that even masters and maidens swooned at the sight of me. For I was twice-born, once by the womb of woman, and once by the kiss of Death.

Years passed. Again the surgeons carved my flesh in their clumsy ignorance. Again the breath was stolen from me and I sank into the Abyss. Again I knew the rapture of dissolution. Again I returned, torn and gasping, chained to the Earth by the will of those unseen brethren.

Know then this Mystery: he who has died is never severed from Death. The thread remains. The soul walks in both worlds, as the serpent coils around the Tree and the dove wheels in the sky. The planes interpenetrate like lovers, each unseen by the other, yet each utterly real. This is the great secret: there is no end. There is no death. There is only the Dance of the Infinite, the laughter of the Stars, and the certain knowledge that we are already there, always there, forever.

Emerald Art Center Meets Oregon Wines

2024-03-24T17:13:00.000-07:00

Emerald Art Center in Springfield now serves Oregon wines at opening events and on Second Friday art walks.

In March we served Iris Vineyards and Oregon Wine LAB wines.

In April we will be serving Silvan Ridge wines from the second-oldest vineyards in Lane County.

May will bring TWO tastings by Benton-Lane Winery, the first for the opening of our National Juried Show and then for Second-Friday.

Each Second Friday we will be serving wines by our neighbor down the street, Iris Vineyards!

June will bring wines from Lane County's OLDEST vineyard, La Velle Vineyards!

Though I have yet to ask another winery to help in July, rest assured I shall find one.

Combining art and wine? What a great idea!

2020-06-24T22:34:00.001-07:00

A Visit to Abacela Vineyards by Way of Wildlife Safari

2020-02-23T12:32:00.001-08:00

My wife had coupons for the Wildlife Safari in Winston Oregon so we made a play date. Beautiful day for a drive and little traffic. We got there about 15 minutes early and walked around looking at the animals, including these flamingos.

When they opened we got tickets to the lion feeding and training session. Sorry, but I was so mesmerized by the cats that I did not take any pictures.
They have two big dads, two females and one little boy of 4 who is getting close to leaving. He is with his mom and starting to mature.
Next, we visited the Tiger. He is a small male and has to be feed chicken as red meat does not work for him. He would not last long in the wild so he has lots of room to explore but when they feed him they do it in a small cage. He RAN into the cage when they opened the outside door.

After the close encounter, we decided to take a lunch break and headed for one of our favourite wineries, Abacela, for lunch and a tasting.

They charge a $10 tasting fee but waive it if you buy two bottles. We bought four. My favourite white from them is the Albarino and Linda chose two of the Dolcetto. We had a cheese plate and the Hummus plate and left full, happy, and with some great wines.

Back to the animals!

We drove through and were greeted by some very large and curious Watusi Cattle.

They seemed to think we had food or were at least interesting enough to visit with.

Next, we saw the Giraffe baby we met last year. We did a Giraffe visit last year and met the tallest one in around; 17 feet!

When we left and went to the next winery Linda ask if they had a sink as she had to wash off the Giraffe spit. The woman in the tasting room got a good laugh over that.

Next time you are on the freeway and need to forget about your worries for a while, pull off and enjoy some time watching the animals wander free.

PS, do NOT roll down the windows for very long;)

2019-11-01T13:28:00.002-07:00

Howard Hughes' "Lucky Fedora" We Have It!

News! John Sleeter's son has contacted us and is compiling some of the stories he was told by his father about his relationship with Hughes. Look for more to come! We just found the initials HH '38 inside the leather band. We had been afraid to touch it as it is so old and fragile but someone wanted the serial #
( B669013) from inside the band. It is a "Royal Stetson" Whippet.
One of our board members gave us the hat for the auction.

In his letter about the hat, he says:

For 35 years I was a practising Medical Specialist in the Los Angeles area. During that time my wife and I became very friendly with JOHN SLEETER, a general practitioner in a neighbouring community, and he and I developed a professional relationship as well.

One evening while my wife and I were the Sleeters' dinner guests, John told us that while he was training at Los Angeles County Hospital, he came to care for HOWARD HUGHES, who was a patient there. Hughes had been taken to that hospital following a plane crash of his on July 7th, 1946. John, for a period of time, became Hughes' physician.

That evening, knowing that I was a private pilot, thinking I would appreciate it, John offered me a hat that Hughes had given him. Was this the only such hat that Hughes had, since a famous photo of him showing him in the pilot seat of the Spruce Goose shows him wearing what appears identical to this one or did he have multiple such hats, I do not know.

I kept it ever since and even considered donating it to the Smithsonian Museum Aviation Section at one time. It now seems an appropriate time to make it available to a person or entity seriously interested in possessing what I consider to be a valuable and real bit of memorabilia.

(John died in 2009. I downloaded his obituary from the Internet. It was from the Tama, Iowa local newspaper, the place of his birth, and it states that he had been Hughes' personal physician). by Chuck (more info upon request)

Now that I have done a bit more digging, I have found that Sleeter was a Lt. and had indeed treated Hughes after the crash, and hitched a ride with him on his first flight after the ordeal. Read the book starting on the bottom of 157.page
I have also found a reference to the hat being recovered and taken to a police station, then rushed to Hughes at the hospital. It kind of gave me chills, reading about the crash and his connection to Sleeter, and having the hat sitting here in front of me.

This may not be the hat he wore in the crash but all evidence leads us to believe it IS one of his hats.
If you have any aviation fans (with money) please let them know about this. Click here to see some of the other items up for auction.
We now have a letter from Dr Sleeter's wife attesting to the authenticity of the hat.
To quote the letter: To whom it may concern,
Approximately 15 years ago my husband, Dr John W. H. Sleeter while guests at our home at 1200 S, Orange Groove Blvd, Pasadena, gave to Dr Charles Tannenbaum the hat that Howard Hughes gave him while he was under John's care after he was discharged from Good Samaritan Hospital after his plane crash.
I witnessed this gift being given myself
Patricia G. Sleeter
There is also a certificate verifying his service at the hospital that makes direct reference to Hughes case.
These may be sent by email upon request.
rcanaga@gmail.com

Abbelone 2017 Pinot Gris

2019-04-12T23:09:00.001-07:00

I am sipping a Pinot Gris this evening while I paint and think of things to write about. When I am grabbing a bottle to take up to the studio I usually pay a lot of attention to what I grab, but tonight I just reach into the cellar and grabbed what hit my hand. I opened it and poured a sip into my glass. The colour told me it was a Pinot Noir Blanc with to much skin contact, but no! It is a Pinot Gris WITH skin contact!
Though it was not left on skin long enough to be considered an Orange Wine, it has some of the characteristics. The longer skin contact imparts the slight tannins that give the wine a little more depth and mouthfeel.
I am working on a 24x48 canvas tonight and trying to stretch myself a bit but this wine is helping me decide what is next.
This is one of my all-time favourites for a Pinot Gris. Abbelone Vineyards 2017 Pinot Gris.

"World Eater" 24x48 oil and wax. First layer

First layers of oil and wax on what MAY become a painting. I set up challenges for myself and this is a challenge.

Good thing I have a lovely pale companion to assist.

MarshAnne Landing Presents Cellist Kathryn Brunhaver in Concert

2019-04-04T16:28:00.001-07:00

MarshAnne Landing

Presents

Cellist Kathryn Brunhaver in Concert

Monday, April 29, 2019, 7:00 PM

Cellist Kathryn Brunhaver returns to MarshAnne Landing accompanied by pianist Grant Mack. Brunhaver received her BA at Peabody and Doctorate in Cello Performance at the University of Oregon. Her performance resume includes positions with Eugene Symphony, and guest performances with Oregon Bach Festival, Rogue Valley Symphony, Chamber Music Amici, and numerous other regional ensembles. Grant Mack received a BA in piano performance at the University of Puget Sound, Masters at the University of Hawaii, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Collaborative Piano at the University of Oregon. Their program will feature the following works:

Cello Sonata #2 in G minor, Op. 5 Ludwig van Beethoven

Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 Sergei Rachmaninoff

Intermission

Cello Sonata in D minor Frank Bridge

Introduction and Polonaise in C major, Op. 3 Frederic Chopin

Limited Seating, Admission $50 includes abundant appetizers. 541-459-7998

49th Annual Greatest of the Grape

2019-04-04T10:15:00.000-07:00

The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association will be hosting the 49th Annual Greatest of the Grape on April 13, 2019 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. This is the oldest wine and food pairing event in Oregon. The event began 49 years ago when Richard Sommers initiated the idea at the Umpqua Hotel in downtown Roseburg.

Now, 49 years later the event has grown to a grand celebration of 28 wineries all from the Umpqua Valley plus tasty samples from local restaurants and caterers alike. It is an opportunity for them to showcase their finest wines and food pairings.

The popular local band Flashback will be present to provide the music for listening pleasure and dancing. There will be a silent auction for browsing, featuring gifts with local wine and so much more.

The Wheel of Wine event is provided to attendees to enter for a chance to win a special bottle of wine by spinning the wheel for $20.00 a spin. All proceeds from the Wheel of Wine goes to the Southern Oregon Wine Institute scholarship program.

Tickets are on sale on the website www.umpquavalleywineries.org on the event link. You may also purchase tickets locally at Abacela or Melrose tasting room. There is a choice of two entry times: VIP tickets are for early entry at 6:00 p.m. at $125.00 per person. Ticket sales are limited in order to have less number of people for the first hour. The general entry time is at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are $90.00 per person. All attendees will receive a complimentary wine glass. The event concludes at 11:00 p.m.

Bus shuttle service will be offered from three local hotels and Seven Feathers Casino Resort. Check the website for details.

Along with the Professional Wine Judges awards, attendees may also vote for their favorite wine and wine and food pairing. Voting will be provided on the UVWA app, so bring your mobile phone with you to the event. Winners will be announced at 9:30 p.m.

Join us for a festive evening celebrating the Greatest of the Grape!

Friday the 5th at J.Scott

2019-04-03T11:14:00.002-07:00

J. Scott Cellars

520 Commercial St., Unit G

Eugene, Oregon 97487

541-357-5279

FRIDAY, April 5, 4-9 pm: Celebrate the end of a work week with Friday WineDown here at J. Scott Cellars urban winery in the WestSide Warehouse District! Bring your friends to enjoy delicious wine from our extensive menu along with pizza from Viking Braggot Company. For tonight's entertainment, a tasting room favourite, Scott Austin (5:30-8:30).

SATURDAY, April 6, 1-??: A good day to stop by J. Scott Cellars and relax with friends and a bottle of your favourite wine! (Did you hear that Malbec is back in town?)

FRIDAY, April 12, 4-9 pm: Join us for Friday WineDown here at J. Scott Cellars! Bring your friends to enjoy delicious wine from our extensive menu along with pizza from Viking Braggot Company. Tonight's music from John Bauman (5:30-8:30).

SATURDAY, April 13, 1-9 pm: It's Crew Wine Club Release night! Jeremy Clark Pruitt will entertain from 5:30-8:30 pm while you enjoy a bottle of your favourite J. Scott Cellars wine. Pair it with some of that gourmet pizza from our WestSide Warehouse District neighbours, Viking Braggot Company.

WESTSIDE WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

SCAVENGER HUNT

Saturday, April 20, 4-9 pm

April 20th we are answering the question – Where is the Westside Warehouse District? - with a tap and tasting room adventure/scavenger hunt. The 4th Annual Westside Warehouse District Scavenger Hunt will include clue cards that send guests to all five member locations, Claim 52 Brewing, Crescendo Spirits, J. Scott Cellars, Noble Estate Urban and Viking Braggot Company Brewery & Tap Room. Start the scavenger hunt by picking up a clue card and looking for the first clue at any location. Turn in completed clue cards at your final destination for the chance to win a selection of fun prizes.

Joining the tasting/taprooms will be local food trucks and musicians! Here at J. Scott Cellars, we have the energetic Indie pop sound of Brendan Curran from 5:30-8:30 pm, and delicious food truck fare from Bacon Nation! Complimentary transportation will be available between the five destinations throughout the event.

The Westside Warehouse District was formed in 2014 when local breweries Claim 52 Brewing and Viking Braggot Company partnered with award-winning wineries J Scott Cellars and Noble Estate Vineyard and Winery. The group launched the newest wine and beer district in Eugene in March 2014 with the Westside Wine and Beer Loop. The newest member, Crescendo Spirits, joined in 2015.

Celebration of Syrah

McMenamins Edgefield Winery

Grand Syrah Tasting & Benefit Auction

Saturday, April 6

J. Scott Cellars will be pouring wine at this annual event in Portland, and there are still a few tickets available! Visit the site above for details and ticket purchase.

J. Scott Cellars | 541-357-5279 | www.jscottcellars.com

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2019 Oregon Winery of the Year: Yamhill Valley Vineyards

2019-04-03T11:10:00.000-07:00

Another wonderful Oregon Winery gets some well-deserved attention!

MCMINNVILLE, ORE. — There is a history spanning 35 vintages at Yamhill Valley Vineyards, but no year at Yamhill Valley Vineyards has been filled with as many emotions as 2018.

Head winemaker Ariel Eberle and longtime vineyard manager Carlos Escobar celebrated a string of gold, double gold and Platinum medals for founder/owner Denis Burger and his family.

Alas, 2018 also marked the peaceful passing of Stephen Cary, who spent 25 years as the winemaker at Yamhill Valley Vineyards and mentored Eberle for a decade. More from Wine Press Northwest

2019-02-13T12:13:00.001-08:00

We're here to help you get through this winter!

Our latest Wine Club Release includes two very unique wines: our very first Tempranillo, and a Rose of Pinot Noir. Come enjoy both, while also indulging in some complimentary bites provided by Broadway Grill!

This menu is inspired by the release of our very first Tempranillo!

Shrimp Ceviche in phyllo cups
Sausage Paella with crostini
Gorgonzola, pear and walnut salad

This will be a great opportunity to make your reservations for the Wine Club Discount Weekend happening on 3/2-3/3!

Enjoy the cosy ambience of our upstairs Loft seating, or savour the winter weather by one of our fire pits, add a cheese plate and make it a whole day!

We'll also have live music by Timothy Patrick starting at 5:30 PM!

The Wine Club Pick-up party is happening this Saturday, February 16th from 12-5 PM. We hope to see you there!

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I can't make it

This event is complimentary for wine club members. Members are also able to bring an additional 4 guests to this. Even if you have picked up your wine, feel free to come, just please register to help us with accurate food count.

Sincerely,

Fawn Black

Wine Club Manager

LaVelle Vineyards

Fawn@lavellevineyards.com

Celebrate Valentines Day with Abbelone

2019-02-12T10:31:00.001-08:00

The Cellar at Abbelone Vineyard

Open for the Valentine's Weekend

February, 16th & 17th
Saturday & Sunday: 12-5pm

“All You Need Is Love and A Bottle of Wine”

Saturday and Sunday for Valentine's weekend, come down to the Cellar at Abbelone for wine, paninnis, cheese boards and lots of love. There will also be a contest to win a bottle of Pinot Noir Reserve, we will be choosing the funniest Valentine card that is either hand made or purchased. We will announce the winner at 4pm on Sunday, you do not need to be there at that time to be the winner. Come enjoy all the laughs and love this Valentine's holiday!

Cheers,
Your Abbelone Team

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85505 Christensen Rd

Eugene, Or 97405

Cloneval Celebration at Hyland Estates

2019-02-12T10:26:00.003-08:00

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Cloneval Celebration

Where: Hyland Estates Tasting Room
$25/per person (Ages 12 & up)
*Complimentary for Hyland Wine Society & Guests

We're looking to kick off the 2019 year with a HUGE splash!

Preview of the Four Hyland Single-Clones
Sneak Peek of the Club Exclusive Clone 95 Pinot Noir
'Game of Clones' Competition
King Cake w/Baby & Prize for the Winner
Delicious Creole Food (Gumbo, Hushpuppies, Crawfish Mac & Cheese) by Gem Saloon

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Can't make the party?
You can still snag the Party Pack!

2017 Hyland Estates Single Clones 4-Pack
Dijon 115, Wadenswil, Coury, Pommard

Reg: $260
Cloneval Special: $210

*Additional Member Discounts still apply. Orders can also be placed for pick-up on Saturday!

BUY CLONE 4-PACK

After three consecutive hot vintages, Oregon returned to "normalcy" with the 2017 vintage. If you love 2007's, 2010's and 2013's, but with even better weather conditions (consistent sun, early flowering and no rain during picking), boy do we have a treat for you. Our 2017 vintage Pinots are stock-piled of high-toned, ageable treats. So far, the only Pinot rated this vintage is our 2017 Estate (coming in May) which got a 94pt, Editor's Choice review. That wine is a combination of all of these wines. On their own, they absolutely shine. We think you're going to love all our 2017 Single Clones!

BUY CLONE 4-PACK

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Hyland Estates

20980 NE Niederberger Road

Dundee, OR 97115

MarshAnne Landing Presents Sergei and Nati

2019-02-01T10:36:00.001-08:00

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MarshAnne Landing

Presents

Sergei and Nati

Friday March 1, 2019@7:30 pm

Duet Sergei & Nati is a unique collaboration between two world-renown musicians. This concert marks the beginning of their 6-week west coast tour. Their diverse music will cover the bases from classical, tango, jazz, pop, and original music. If you were fortunate enough to see Trio Voronezh perform at our winery in October 2018, you will understand that the return of Sergei with Nati will provide a breathtaking evening of music.

Admission $50 includes appetizers. Reservations 541-459-7998 or reply to this email.

Valentines’ Concert-All We Need is Love

2019-01-14T09:24:00.001-08:00

MarshAnne Landing

Presents

Valentines’ Concert-All We Need is Love

Saturday February 16, 2019@3:00 PM

Internationally acclaimed tenor David Gustafson joined by the alluring and passionate soprano Victoria Sadow and accompanied by pianist John Jantze bring a passionate operatic tribute to the power and tenderness that makes LOVE so life-altering. This performance will feature a rich offering of opera favorites as well as other romantic tributes.

This delightful afternoon of music takes place in the intimate setting of our winery’s tasting room. Light refreshments will be provided.

Admission $50 includes appetizers. Reservations 541-459-7998 or reply to email.

MarshAnne Chamber Players in Concert

2018-12-07T11:16:00.000-08:00

MarshAnne Landing Winery

Presents

MarshAnne Chamber Players in Concert

Monday, December 10, 2018 7:30 PM

The MarshAnne Chamber Players return for an exciting concert featuring the works of Ives, Menotti, Piazzolla, Khatchaturian, and Milhaud.

Violinist Seami Park, former concertmaster with Eugene Symphony, will be joined by David Riley, professor of piano at the University of Oregon, and Louis DiMartino, former assistant professor of clarinet and music appreciation.

The MarshAnne Chamber Players were formed in 2015 in collaboration with violinist Searmi Park and the owners of MarshAnne Landing Winery, Greg and Fran Cramer. The ensemble features Oregon's finest musicians playing chamber works of lesser known instrument combinations.

Reservations $50 includes appetizers, 541-459-7998

The Art, Wine, Travel, Oregon Daily

2018-11-16T23:19:00.001-08:00

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"It's Okay to Drink Whites after Labor Day and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Thanksgiving Week Sale"

2018-11-16T22:44:00.002-08:00

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Special Case Sale

From today through November 25th receive an additional 5% on selected case sales. This is the "It's Okay to Drink Whites after Labor Day and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Thanksgiving Week Sale". Purchase online or in the tasting room Friday November 16 through Sunday November 25 and receive the standard 20% discount (30% for wine club members) and an additional 5% off on case sales of selected varietals listed below.

Product Name	Full Case Price	Standard Discount	Sale Price
	Price	(20% off)	(25% off)

2014 Pinot noir - Willamette Valley	336.00	268.80	252.00
2014 Chardonnay - Estate	240.00	192.00	180.00
2015 Müller Thurgau	192.00	153.60	144.00
2015 Pinot Gris	216.00	172.80	162.00
2015 Riesling	216.00	172.80	162.00
2015 Dry Gewürztraminer	216.00	172.80	162.00
2016 Dry Müller Thurgau	360.00	288.00	270.00
2016 Dry Riesling	240.00	192.00	180.00
2016 Joy of Life Chardonnay (Bubbles)	360.00	288.00	270.00
2016 Pinot Blanc	240.00	192.00	180.00
2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir	240.00	192.00	180.00
2017 Seven	216.00	172.80	162.00

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Thanksgiving Open House Weekends

Join us for the Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend and Thanksgiving Weekend Open Houses:

Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend Open House:
November 17 & 18 12 – 5pm
Fee: $10

Thanksgiving Weekend Open House:
November 23, 24 & 25 12 – 5pm

Fee: $10

Mary will serve delicious house made hor d' oeuveres selected to be enjoyed with your tasting.
Take this opportunity to choose the perfect complement to your Thanksgiving dinner from our extensive list of award winning wines or take advantage of our special Thanksgiving week sale to knock out your holiday gift list.

We hope to see you all this season!
Cheers!

Mary, Elizabeth and Susan

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2008, Ten-Year Colheita Port from Abacela

2018-11-16T22:38:00.003-08:00

Abacela is pleased to announce the release of our 2008, Ten-Year Colheita Port.

Colheita Ports are single vintage tawny style port aged in barrel to achieve oxidation. Therefore, they are vintage dated similar to wine and vintage style port. They are the rarest of all ports comprising<1 all="" of="" p="" port.="" portuguese="">

This is the first every Colheita port produced in the Pacific Northwest from grapes native to Portugal.

Remember Port will make a wonderful unique gift for the wine lover on your list this holiday.

Abacela
12500 Lookingglass Road
Roseburg, OR, 97471
T: 541.679.6642
E: wine@abacela.com

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Wine Extravaganza Weekend at K & M Wines

2018-11-15T09:26:00.001-08:00

Wine, Music & Food in Carlton - we would love to see you

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You are invited
Wine Extravaganza Weekend at K & M Wines

Friday, Saturday & Sunday November 16, 17 & 18th
11 am - 6 pm (noon - 6 pm on Friday)

Join us this weekend to discover the wines to pair with your Thanksgiving feast

We will have seven + wines and all are tasting great!
Food to complement the wines
Magnums and Gift Boxes too

Live music with Corral Creek Bluegrass Saturday 11/17 2 - 5 pm
Dancing encouraged!

$10 Tasting fee, waived with a 2 bottle purchase

We hope to see you! Ken and Mauro
ken@kandmwines.com / 415.425.8652 / 503.625.3236

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Ken Morrison & Mauro Hernandez, Winegrowers
Ph: 503.625.3236

Our street address is:
128 W Main Street
Carlton, OR 97111

Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden News

2018-11-13T11:26:00.002-08:00

Charlsie's Guide to Holiday Stress Relief
and
Complimentary Shipping

Thanksgiving may be the most anticipated family meal of the year. Much preparation and planning is required to avoid last-minute chaos, but you're ready, right? You've researched every detail necessary for flawlessly hosting your out-of-town cousin, his wife, and their two kids. Nothing could go wrong, after all, this is what the holidays are about: Family, Friends, and Food. But, did you prepare for the other important "F" word of the season? I'm talking about Football.

Holiday Scenario Week Two:
That One Time I Hosted Opposing Team Fanatic Family Members?

I hadn't seen my cousin and his family in years. Unexpectedly, they showed up decked out in full blue and silver gear. This is a maroon and gold house. Things were about to get interesting.

We made it through the third quarter with only friendly banter. I felt confident that this would stay a friendly game and that it was safe to head to the kitchen and finish up our meal. Then, it happened. I can't even tell you what happened, but it resulted in loud hollering and me suddenly dropping the Thanksgiving cheesecake flat on the floor. I just stood there and looked at it in disbelief.

My Solution to Impending Chaos?

I took a deep breath, poured myself a glass of Cowhorn Syrah, and quickly brainstormed a solution. I retrieved the cheesecake from the kitchen floor and scraped off a thin top layer. I sprinkled it with sugar and torched it. It must have been inspired through the power of Syrah, but suddenly, Crème brûlée cheesecake sounded like a great dessert. Plus, no one could see the disaster scrape job I had to perform on this poor cheesecake through the torched golden-sugar top. My family thought I made the Crème brûlée cheesecake intentionally. It was brilliant. And delicious. I served it with the Syrah because it was the inspiration after all, and everyone loved it.

The Sweet Offer?

To ensure you have enough wine to help you through the holidays, I'm offering complimentary shipping on purchases of 6 bottles or more to one address. This offer is for all orders placed between now and December 7th. There are three easy ways to order: respond to this email, call me at 541-899-6876 or click here. I have also included a section below with important holiday shipping information. Thank you for reading!

Cheers to your team winning the turkey bowl and an enjoyable holiday meal.

Sincerely,

Charlsie Lane, Tasting Room Manager

Important Holiday Shipping Dates

For Guaranteed Thanksgiving Arrival Orders must be placed by:

November 10th via Complimentary Shipping Offer
November 16th via 3-Day Express (additional charges will apply)
November 19th via 2-Day Air (additional charges will apply)
November 20th via Next Day Air (additional charges will apply)

For Guaranteed Christmas Arrival Orders must be placed by:

December 7th via Complimentary Shipping Offer
December 17th via 3-Day Express (additional charges will apply)
December 20th via 2-Day Air (additional charges will apply)
December 21st via Next Day Air (additional charges will apply)

Cowhorn proudly ships to AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, ID, IL, KS, MA, MN, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, WA and WI. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Copyright © *2018* *Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden*, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden
1665 Eastside Road
Jacksonville, OR 97530
541-899-6876 Tasting Room
www.cowhornwine.com

Explore Auxerrois Wine at Carlton Cellars

2018-11-09T22:02:00.003-08:00

Tour de Auxerrois

Saturday, December 8th

2pm-4pm

Join us at Carlton Cellars for an intimate special tasting of this little known varietal with offerings from both France and Oregon. We will explore how Auxerrois found its way here to the Willamette Valley and discuss her humble beginnings in Alsace. We will also explore the many different ways this varietal is expressed in our valley alone. Charcuterie from The Horse Radish will be provided for appetizers.

Alsace Willamette Valley

Admission is is only $20 and tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.

This is an intimate tasting with limited space so please get your tickets while they are still available.

See you in Carlton!

— Dave & Robin, owner-winemakers,
and the rest of the Carlton Cellars Crew

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Carlton Cellars
PO Box 974
Carlton, OR 97111

Auxerrois Wine

Auxerrois (or Pinot Auxerrois) is a white wine grape variety with a perplexing number of synonyms. True Auxerrois, often called Pinot Auxerrois or Auxerrois Blanc, is grown fairly extensively in Alsace and appears in more wines than most may realize. In Cahors, Auxerrois is a synonym for Malbec. Auxerrois Gris is, confusingly, a synonym for Pinot Gris

J. Scott Cellars Tasting Room Reopens This Weekend!

2018-11-06T09:51:00.002-08:00

J. Scott Cellars

520 Commercial St., Unit G

Eugene, Oregon 97487

541-357-5279

FRIDAY, November 9, 4-9 pm: Friday WineDown at J. Scott Cellars urban warehouse winery returns! Awesome music from Jobe Woosley & Kate (5:30-8:30 pm). And, if you've been missing your delicious pizza from Viking Braggot Company this is your chance to indulge! Rejoice in the return to J. Scott Cellars wine!

SATURDAY, November 10, 1-7ish pm: Enjoy a lovely Saturday sipping on some delicious wine and relaxing with friends in J. Scott Cellars urban warehouse winery.

Seaside Wine Walk

Seaside, Oregon

SATURDAY, November 10, 1-7 pm

Jonathan will be at Heron's Nest Gift Shop!

Come indulge in the Downtown Seaside Wine Walk, where more than twenty Oregon Wineries will showcase their best wines in businesses located throughout beautiful Downtown Seaside. Tickets

Bay Front Tasting Room

146 SW Bay Blvd.

Newport, Oregon 97365

541-272-5222

HOURS: Monday-Friday 3-8 pm.Saturday, Noon-8 pm.

Abbelone Sundays

2018-07-27T15:26:00.000-07:00

This weekend at Abbelone
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: OPEN 1-7pm

Sundays at Abbelone!
Fill your Sunday with cheese boards, wine tastings, sunshine and cornhole tournaments with your favorite people and puppies.

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Abbelone Sky private event! Saturday, August 4th 6-9:30pm. Tickets below

Abbelone cheese board.

Abbelone Sky!

Movie in the Vineyard schedule.

We are open occasionally Friday nights for Movie in the Vineyard, and Saturday's are reserved for private events only.

WestSide Warehouse District Block Party

2018-07-24T11:00:00.003-07:00

You're invited to the 5th annual

WestSide Warehouse District Block Party

SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2-10 PM

This year's WestSide Warehouse District Block Party has an amazing lineup of music, food trucks and (of course) your favorite beverages from Noble Estate Vineyard and Winery, J. Scott Cellars, Crescendo Spirits, Claim 52 Brewing and Viking Braggot Company.

2018 Music Line Up:

Jen Sennett Franklin Music and Cooper Morris Music

Llorona

High Step Society

Food Trucks:

Bacon Nation

Navarro's Latin Creole Kitchen

Pillage Pizza

Guest Vendors:

Elevate Kombucha

Pink Buffalo Racing with Wine Pong

Synergy Therapeutics with Chair Massage

Coconut Bliss with cold treats that are the "Evolution of Ice Cream"

Elizabeth Elder with Henna Designs

Held in the 500 block of Commercial Street in West Eugene (between J. Scott Cellars and Noble Estate Urban). This is a 21+ event. $10 Entry

J. Scott Cellars Winery

520 Commercial St., Unit G

Eugene

541-357-5279

FRIDAY, July 27, 1-9: Friday WineDown at J. Scott Cellars urban warehouse winery. Enjoy delicious wine from our extensive menu along with the folk R&B voice of the very talented,Jesse Meade (5:30-8:30) Gourmet pizza available from our neighbors at Viking Braggot Com

Bay Front Tasting Room

146 SW Bay Blvd.

Newport, Oregon 97365

541-272-5222