Celebrate Harvest this October!

The busiest, most beautiful time of year is upon us in the local wineries and vineyards. Though it has been a challenging year from a weather perspective to ripen the fruit, the eventual grape harvest is always a time of great celebration. Get involved by joining in on these fun-filled events.

Grape Stomping!
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October 1st - Celebrate the season at Troon Vineyard's annual Harvest Party from 1-4 pm. The day will be filled with wine tasting, food, live music by LEFT, grape stomping, vineyard tours, pumpkin carving and other Fall festivities. Troon will also be releasing its 2010 Druid's Fluid Red at the best price of the season! This event is complimentary (standard tasting fees apply) and family-friendly. www.troonvineyard.com

October 1st & 2nd - Bear Creek Boutique Wineries will host their first annual Wine and Vine Event from 12-5 pm. All eight wineries will share samples from their wine barrels and vineyards. www.bearcreekboutiquewineries.com

October 8th - The Upper Rogue Wine Trail continues their complimentary 2nd Saturday event with a Harvest theme. Come participate and learn about the process from 11 am - 5 pm at the six participating wineries. www.upperroguewinetrail.com

October 29th - Do you have want it takes to survive a Crush? Join the Crush Crew at Troon Vineyard for their annual Harvest Bootcamp. Spend a half day picking, sorting, pressing, cleaning (otherwise, under the complete control of Winemaker, Herb Quady. If you make it out alive you will be rewarded by a specially prepared lunch by Chef Tim Keller. $30/person. Reserve your spot today by calling 541.846.9900. www.troonvineyard.com

Ongoing- Thru the month of October, Abacela will be hosting winery tours. Schedule yours by calling in advance or by inquiring at the bar upon arrival. It is a great time to tour the vineyard and winery because they will be "knee-deep" in grapes! www.abacela.com

photo by Lynn Ketchum