Thursday, January 26, 2017

Silvan Ridge introduces WINE-O-GRAMS™

Check it out! Silvan Ridge introduces WINE-O-GRAMS™, wine gift delivery servicing the Eugene-Springfield area! What better way to surprise and delight someone special on Valentine's Day than with a bottle of Silvan Ridge wine? Oh, and chocolate too

:) Order online or give us a call... #wineogram

A Treat on the Coast

Hello Everyone!

It's been a trying winter out here at Brigadoon and both Matt and Chris have been looking for ways to get off the farm and relax. Matt finally did last weekend as he was pouring wine at the Overleaf lodge and spa in Yachats, Oregon. A complimentary tasting was paired with light snacks from 5-7pm on both Friday and Saturday evening and afterwards Matt was able to kick around the Oregon coast and enjoy the spa life.

Matt's report: My room (all the rooms) had an amazing view of the ocean crashing against the rocks and it was even lit up at night. Dinner was just a short walk down the coast line. Yachats Brewing is top notch with some out of the ordinary beers. The Green Salmon makes a great espresso and a classic cream cheese danish for the morning. Both Patrick (front desk) and Kirk (GM) were great at pointing me towards where I needed to go around town and spots to check out. Oh, and the 2 hot tubs, which are free for all guests, yep they are on the 3rd floor with large windows overlooking the ocean. In one word: AMAZING.

There are just 2 weekends left where saying BRIGADOON will get you 25% OFF BOTH YOUR ROOM RATE AND YOUR SPA SERVICES. February 17th and 18th Chris and Sheree will be out at the overleaf and then will be returning in April for the 14th and 15th. Also, staying both nights isn't necessary as just one night on either weekend will qualify you for the BRIGADOON 25% off.

Thanks,

The Shown Family

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!