Friday Night Wine School - Patricia Green Cellars, An Oregon Original

Wine School: Drink Better, Know More - We connect the dots between grape, place, and winemaking in a way that’s clear and useful so you can trust your palate, choose with confidence, and get more out of every bottle. 

If you love Oregon wine but don't know Patricia Green Cellars, this tasting is a must!

Patricia “Patty” Green became one of Oregon's most respected winemakers by doing things a little differently. With no formal winemaking degree and a career that started with picking grapes and cellar work, Patty developed an almost intuitive understanding of vineyards and a simple philosophy: don't make the wines follow a house style; make them taste like where they came from.

In 2000, Patty and longtime winemaking partner Jim Anderson founded Patricia Green Cellars in Ribbon Ridge and became almost obsessive about exploring the Willamette Valley vineyard by vineyard, sometimes even block by block. Different soils, elevations, vine ages and growing conditions weren't things to smooth over, they were the whole point.  Showcasing that philosophy, the wines can be floral, earthy, savory, delicate, structured or downright surprising depending on where they're grown.  And while Pinot Noir made Patricia Green famous, that same vineyard-first approach carries through the whites and rosé as well.

When Patty died unexpectedly in 2017, the winery didn't really change hands. Jim had worked beside her since 1995 and was already head winemaker. Today he continues what they built together, with the same curiosity about vineyards and the same determination to let each wine be itself.

For this Wine School, Dave Sobiesk will lead us through the Patricia Green lineup and discover why this quietly influential winery has earned such a devoted following among people who know Oregon wine.

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-All ticket sales are final.
-We will hold our tastings outside on the patio from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Fridays weather permitting, if it rains we move inside to the back of the shop.
-Your $5 tasting fee is refunded when you purchase a bottle of wine from the tasting. Limit 1 refund per bottle per customer.
-Please arrive 5 minutes early for your time slot, as we may not be able to move you to another spot.
-No waiting in line for your taste of wine in a plastic cup and snippet of info. During your time slot, you will have the presenter's undivided attention as you learn about and taste the wines from Riedel glassware.
-When your tasting is over, you can browse and shop or enjoy a glass or bottle at our indoor and outdoor tables.