The old adage that “Pinot Is King” certainly has some truth to it, but which Pinot?

In the Willamette Valley, when someone says “Pinot”, you think “Noir”. But the Willamette Valley’s favorite grape is genetically related through a parent/offspring relationship to grapes like Chardonnay, Gamay, and Melon de Bourgogne. It’s also got some close siblings that you may be familiar with: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Meunier. We invite you to learn more about the complicated family dynamics in the Pinot family tree. We will taste some amazing local examples of Pinot’s closest relatives! What a great way to kick off Memorial Day Weekend and wrap up Oregon Wine Month!

$40 per guest / $20 per Nos Amis Club Member

Limited to 25 total guests, 21+

Does trying to understand biodynamic vineyard management and winemaking make your head spin?

In this wine appreciation class, you'll learn about the approach to farming used by Soléna Estate, its global history, and the impact it has upon some of the wines you know and love! We will taste some amazing local and not so local examples of wines made that adhere to this noble standard.

$40 per guest / $20 per Nos Amis Club Member

Limited to 25 total guests, 21+

Did you know there is more than 19,000 acres of Pinot Noir planted in the Willamette Valley alone?

That’s why this series is all about our king grape varietal; Pinot Noir, Pinot Nero, Spätburgunder or whatever you want to call it. We want to invite you to learn more about why It is our most cherished and celebrated red wine in Oregon. We will taste some amazing local and not so local examples of this beautiful, complicated and exciting grape varietal.

$40 per guest / $20 per Nos Amis Club Member

Limited to 25 total guests, 21+

Did you know Chardonnay is found in nearly every wine region in the world?

Since February is Oregon Chardonnay Celebration Month, our inaugural Soléna Sommelier Series is all about Chardonnay! We will talk about this wonderful white grape and its history, different profiles and how Chardonnay has been the benchmark for white wine in so many places. We will taste beautiful examples from different regions and discuss what makes them so unique.

$40 per guest / $20 per Nos Amis Club Member

Limited to 25 total guests, 21+