Oregon Wine and ART Project: Carlton Hill for the Weekend

Friday, May 22, 2015

Carlton Hill for the Weekend

"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'"
Carlton Hill Wine Co

- Robin Williams (1951-2014)

Dear Friends,

I keep thinking that it's just a bad dream: we really haven't lost Robin Williams. Fortunately, as is the way of life, we also have good dreams, like the weather we've been having this winter and spring. We could be experiencing our 20th straight day of rain here in the Pacific Northwest, but instead, we are bathed in beautiful sunshine and there's early bud break in the vineyard. Indeed, everything is making its appearance early this year. Daffodils and tulips have bloomed and faded already. So let the celebration begin. As a starter, we have two good ways to party together this spring. I hope to see you soon.

Saturday, April 25, 2015 "Taste the Place" Wine Tasting

What: More than 25 wine makers in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA (including Carlton Hill and our next-door neighbors) gather to share samples and sell wines to the public. Since many of us small producers don't have tasting rooms, this is a nice way for you to discover new wines from one of the most award-winning AVAs in Oregon.

Where: Anne Amie Vineyards, 6580 NE Mineral Springs Rd, Carlton, OR 97111

When: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 11 - 4 pm

Tickets: $40 per person in advance, $50 at the door. Purchase advance tickets at the Yamhill-Carlton AVA website. (Tickets are limited and have sold out in previous years. We strongly encourage you to buy them before Saturday.)

Sunday, May 24, 2015 Memorial Weekend Barn Tasting

What: It's our semi-annual event in the barn, featuring guests Z'IVO and Copper Belt, along with Andrew Rich Wines. In all, you'll have more than a dozen wines to taste, plus a hearty array of ample nibbles. Take home your wine tasting glass, if you wish, and a souvenir tote bag with your wine purchases.

Where: Carlton Hill Vineyard barn

When: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 12 - 5 pm

Tickets: $20 per person at the door (Carlton Hill Reserve club members free)

For directions, please go to www.carltonhillwines.com. MapQuest, GPS navigators and Google Maps direct people to a portion of Cummins Road that no longer exists.

Best regards,

David C. Polite
Carlton Hill Wine Co

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About the "One Bottle" Project

A number of years ago I was tasked with finding a way to raise money to help with operation costs fora local chamber orchestra. I have many friends in the wine business and know that they are continually ask for cases, half cases, bottles, tastings, etc, and that it gets old fast. They are all very giving and caring people but they can't give away all their wine to help other people.
With that in mind, I decided that if I were going to ask anyone for wine, I would do it in person and just ask for one bottle. I drove my Subaru Legacy Wagon all over the state, putting on 180,000 miles.
The first year I gathered over 150 and last year I ended up with 259 bottles of Oregon wines for our auction. This year I gathered less because I knew that too much wine would be a problem for a "mixed" auction. This year I plan to create an auction for just the wine, separate from any other event.I was given wines from every wine region we have. I drove from Cave Junction (Foris) to Milton Freewater (Zerba) and to Bend (Volcano) Bonanza (12 Ranch) and the coast(Flying Dutchman). I traveled all over the Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon on my quest, met hundreds of wonderful wine people, made new friends, and tasted the bounty of Oregon.
I look forward to this years journey in my brand new Subaru Legacy and the support of all who helped last year and the year before, and of my wonderful wife, who puts up with this crazy idea!

Friday, May 22, 2015

Carlton Hill for the Weekend

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