Oregon Wine Experience
August 16-20, 2023 | Location: Stage Pass – 4735 S. Stage Road, Medford, OR 97501
Oregon Wine Competition® – July 15-16
- A premier wine competition
- Open to all commercially approved wines using 100% Oregon AVA grapes
- A world-class panel of judges featuring Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and renowned wine writers
Ultimate Vintner Dinners – May-July
- Intimate gatherings hosted by winery owners at winery, vineyard and culinary partner locations
- Unique, multi-course dinners with exceptional, vintner-curated pairings
- Top-tier sponsor benefit
Medal Celebration – August 17, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Kick-off celebration of the Oregon Wine Experience!
- Livestream announcement of Oregon Wine Competition results and winner recognition
- Intimate studio audience under the tent
Collectors’ Tasting & Founders’ Barrel Auction – August 18
Collectors’ Tasting: 5-6 p.m. | Founders’ Barrel Auction: 6-9 p.m.
- Bid on one-of-a-kind, exclusive blends made special by top Oregon winemakers and found only at this auction
- Innovative culinary pairings to accompany wine explorations
- All bidding is online, and anyone can view the lots and register
Miracle Auction & Dinner – August 19, 4:30 to 11 p.m.
- In-person live auction (proxy bidding options available)
- Seated dinner with 2023 award-winning wines
- Live music from High Street Band featuring Precious Byrd, thanks to Entertainment Sponsor Pacific Electrical Contractors
Grand Tasting – August 20, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Tasting featuring wineries throughout Oregon, including all 2023 award-winning wines
- Array of culinary pairings
- Live music from Watson House, thanks to Entertainment Sponsor Pacific Electrical Contractors
Oregon Wine University® classes
Oregon Wine University offers a variety of fun, engaging and unique classes that allow you to better understand, pair and treasure the fullness of wine from Oregon and beyond. These classes take place year-round!