Carlton Cellars News

- Coming Events - Summer Appreciation Days Saturday August 4th - 11am-5pm & Saturday August 18th - 11am-5pm New this year, we decided to have a couple of appreciation days for our wine club and general public. This is not a wine club pick up, but rather a couple days of fun lined up in honor of our wine club members. Here are just a few things that will be available on both days.  Additional 10% off of our regular club discounts Wetmore Quality Dogs Food Cart  Special sneak peek at the 2017 Seven Devils Pinot Noir  Multiple contests and raffles for awesome prizes Open to the public Saturday August 4th - 11am-5pm & Saturday August 18th - 11am-5pm Willamette Cornhole Tourney  You are invited to the Summer Wine Country Cornhole series presented by Varnum Vintners. The series of four social events is each hosted by a different winery across the Willamette Valley. Admission to these events is $20 and is accompanied by a wine flight and food. Each event will feature a casual tournament as well as pick-up games and is a perfect opportunity to learn how to play the game and practice. Advanced Tickets are recommended, but are not required to attend the event. Discounted tickets for Wine Club Members are available. Tickets and more information available on Eventbrite.com Sunday July 8th - 5:30pm Solena Estate Sunday August 5th - 5:30pm Carlton Cellars Sunday August 26th - 5:30pm Furioso Vineyards Oregon Wine Experience  Each August, thousands of people gather together for one of the biggest wine and culinary celebrations in Oregon. The Oregon Wine Experience® is a week-long event featuring extraordinary Oregon wines, amazing culinary creations, and one of a kind experiences! Over the course of seven days, guests have the opportunity to explore, learn, and indulge in all the beauty and bounty that Southern Oregon offers. Held at the historic Bigham Knoll Campus in Jacksonville, as well as at winery and restaurant venues around the region, this year’s festival is destined to be the biggest and best yet. Whether you choose to attend just one day or stay for the whole week, Oregon Wine Experience® is an essential wine event like none other in the state. Thursday August 23rd - 5:30pm - 9:30pm Medal Celebration Friday August 24th - 12pm - 4pm Founders' Barrel Auction Saturday August 25th - 4:30pm - 10pm  Miracle Auction and Salmon Bake Sunday August 26h - 2pm - 5pm Grand Tasting Tickets and more information available on www.theoregonwineexpperience.com Oregon Wine Country Half-Marathon & Expo Hosted in Yamhill County in the heart of the Willamette Valley, participants rave about the small-town charm, incredible sunrise views, scenic course, great wines, and post-race Wine & Music Festival. This is the perfect Labor Day Weekend run-cation!  Registration for this popular event is limited to 2,500 runners due to our commitment to minimize the impact in this beautiful area and to provide our guests with a quality destination running experience. Secure your spot now! You can also join the Carlton Cellars Crew team! Join the fun with others on the Crew and compete for team and individual prizes! Discounts available for team registration. Crew members will recieve a special gift bag. Contact the tasting room for more details. Saturday September 1st - 12pm - 5pm Race Expo    The Expo is where runners: – Pick up race packet, personalized bib, timing chip, and technical race shirt* – Meet exhibitors and race sponsors – Shop for exclusive Wine Country Half Marathon apparel and gifts at our merchandise boutique * Runners Photo ID is required to pick up your race bib and shirt. You may designate another person to pick up your race packet but a copy of YOUR photo ID will be required. We will also be featuring Cream Northwest Gourmet Ice Cream! Saturday September 2nd - 9:30am - 12pm  Wine & Music Festival  Once you cross the finish line, the celebration gets underway with the Post Race Wine and Music Festival in the heart of the Carlton! There will be over 20 wineries and Lagunitas Brewing Company pouring at the event, along with live music! The Awards ceremony will take place at 10:30am so be sure to stick around and enjoy the fun. This event is open to guests so bring your friends and family to celebrate with you. For guests to take part in the wine tasting, runners may pre-purchase a wine glass during registration or through Race Extras. Up to 3 additional wine glasses may be purchased for guests. Guest Wine Tasting Fee: $30 (includes glass) A stub on your race bib will indicate how many wine glasses you have purchased (so please do not lose or alter your race bib). Once you cross the finish line go to the wine glass tent to pick up your wristband and wine glass. If you purchased a glass for guests they must accompany you to receive their wine glass. Be prepared to show ID for proof of age, if asked. Registration and additional information available at destinationraces.com See you in Carlton! — Dave & Robin, owner-winemakers,      and the rest of the Carlton Cellars Crew