Portland Indie Wine Festival

Join the craft producers that represent the heart and soul of Oregon’s world-class wine industry as they pour their wines during the first weekend in May. The Portland Indie Wine Festival is an opportunity to meet the next generation of winemakers from emerging cellars across the state. Most of the wines being poured are very limited in production and not widely available to purchase. This is your chance to buy wine you like from the winemaker on the spot and take them home.

2009 marks the 5th anniversary of the Portland Indie Wine Festival and the launch of the Indie Wine Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to preserving and sustaining the art of craft winemaking. We are excited to announce a few changes to this year’s festival, so please read carefully below.

Friday, May 1, 2009

The Producers Dinner
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Ten 01
1001 NW Couch Street
Portland, OR 97209

The evening of Friday, May 1st marks the Portland Indie Wine Festival’s first annual Producers Dinner to benefit the Indie Wine Foundation.

Take your place at the table beside Oregon’s top Indie producers - alum and rising stars - and enjoy this one-of-a-kind Indie library pairing dinner hosted by Ten 01’s award-winning Sommelier Erica Landon. This intimate gathering kicks off the fifth festival weekend and gives guests access to special wines that have been tucked away in our Indie Wine Cellar. This is THE chance to discover early Indie vintages that are no longer available to the public because of the small production, while getting to know the winemakers who exemplify Oregon’s craft wine industry. For a full menu, click here.

Tickets available online. $150/person. Proceeds support the Indie Wine Foundation.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Grand Tasting Event
2:00 - 6:00 PM
Portland Wine Project
2621 NW 30th Avenue
Portland, OR 97210

This year’s Grand Tasting will include 40 wineries and their selected wines, poured by the winemakers. Attendees will receive a tasting book with their entry to the festival, along with an Indie wine glass and a reusable wine bag carrier with any wine purchase. Exquisite small plates and appetizers are complimentary, provided by top Oregon chefs who are on site.

Wine pours from all 40 wineries and delicious, unexpected gourmet food is included in ticket price. Click here to see what foods will be served.

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Trade Tasting Event
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Portland Wine Project
2621 NW 30th Ave.,
Portland OR 97210

Members of the trade, including buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, purveyors and distributors, as well as select members of the local and national media are invited to a complimentary trade tasting event on Monday May 4th. The trade tasting is the only opportunity to sample all of the wines produced by the 40 wineries participating in the 2008 Indie Wine Festival. Winery owners and winemakers will be on-hand to pour their wines and discuss them with each attendee. Space is limited to 150, and RSVPs accepted on a on a first-come, first served basis. To attend, you must RSVP to rsvp@indiewinefestival.com and receive confirmation by May 1st. When you arrive at the trade tasting, you must present a business card with a name and job title that matches your RSVP. Space is limited.

Festival Location

Portland Wine Project
NW 30th Ave. and Industrial Street
There is free parking nearby in lots as well as on-street parking. We’re arranging a wine pick-up zone at the Grand Tasting Event so you may load your car with wine directly following the event. There will be wine valet volunteers with handcarts to help deliver wine to your car.

Tickets

Tickets will go on sale February 2, 2008 and can only be purchased online or at the door.
$75 for a general admission ticket into Saturday’s Grand Tasting
$125 for a VIP admission ticket into Saturday’s Grand tasting (gets you in an hour early)
Tickets are non-refundable, non transferable.
Tickets are provided at WILL CALL only. Bring your final order page with you to claim your entry at the door.

Wine Sales

Most wineries will be selling their wines from their respective tables. Wineries will accept cash or credit, and some will accept personal checks. Six-pack wine carriers will be available to take away at no extra charge.


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	Join the craft producers that represent the heart and soul of Oregon’s world-class wine industry as they pour their wines during the first weekend in May. The Portland Indie Wine Festival is an opportunity to meet the next generation of winemakers from emerging cellars across the state. Most of the wines being poured are very limited in production and not widely available to purchase. This is your chance to buy wine you like from the winemaker on the spot and take them home. 2009 marks the 5th anniversary of the Portland Indie Wine Festival and the launch of the Indie Wine Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to preserving and sustaining the art of craft winemaking. We are excited to announce a few changes to this year’s festival, so please read carefully below. Friday, May 1, 2009 The Producers Dinner 6:00 - 9:00 PM Ten 01 1001 NW Couch Street Portland, OR 97209 The evening of Friday, May 1st marks the Portland Indie Wine Festival’s first annual Producers Dinner to benefit the Indie Wine Foundation. Take your place at the table beside Oregon’s top Indie producers - alum and rising stars - and enjoy this one-of-a-kind Indie library pairing dinner hosted by Ten 01’s award-winning Sommelier Erica Landon. This intimate gathering kicks off the fifth festival weekend and gives guests access to special wines that have been tucked away in our Indie Wine Cellar. This is THE chance to discover early Indie vintages that are no longer available to the public because of the small production, while getting to know the winemakers who exemplify Oregon’s craft wine industry. For a full menu, click here. Tickets available online. $150/person. Proceeds support the Indie Wine Foundation. Saturday, May 2, 2009 Grand Tasting Event 2:00 - 6:00 PM Portland Wine Project 2621 NW 30th Avenue Portland, OR 97210 This year’s Grand Tasting will include 40 wineries and their selected wines, poured by the winemakers. Attendees will receive a tasting book with their entry to the festival, along with an Indie wine glass and a reusable wine bag carrier with any wine purchase. Exquisite small plates and appetizers are complimentary, provided by top Oregon chefs who are on site. Wine pours from all 40 wineries and delicious, unexpected gourmet food is included in ticket price. Click here to see what foods will be served. Monday, May 4th, 2009 Trade Tasting Event 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Portland Wine Project 2621 NW 30th Ave., Portland OR 97210 Members of the trade, including buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, purveyors and distributors, as well as select members of the local and national media are invited to a complimentary trade tasting event on Monday May 4th. The trade tasting is the only opportunity to sample all of the wines produced by the 40 wineries participating in the 2008 Indie Wine Festival. Winery owners and winemakers will be on-hand to pour their wines and discuss them with each attendee. Space is limited to 150, and RSVPs accepted on a on a first-come, first served basis. To attend, you must RSVP to rsvp@indiewinefestival.com and receive confirmation by May 1st. When you arrive at the trade tasting, you must present a business card with a name and job title that matches your RSVP. Space is limited. Festival Location Portland Wine Project NW 30th Ave. and Industrial Street There is free parking nearby in lots as well as on-street parking. We’re arranging a wine pick-up zone at the Grand Tasting Event so you may load your car with wine directly following the event. There will be wine valet volunteers with handcarts to help deliver wine to your car. Tickets Tickets will go on sale February 2, 2008 and can only be purchased online or at the door. $75 for a general admission ticket into Saturday’s Grand Tasting $125 for a VIP admission ticket into Saturday’s Grand tasting (gets you in an hour early) Tickets are non-refundable, non transferable. Tickets are provided at WILL CALL only. Bring your final order page with you to claim your entry at the door. Wine Sales Most wineries will be selling their wines from their respective tables. Wineries will accept cash or credit, and some will accept personal checks. Six-pack wine carriers will be available to take away at no extra charge.