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Blind tasting at Willamette Valley Vineyards for Memorial Day

07:38 PM PDT on Sunday, May 24, 2009

By TERESA BLACKMAN, kgw.com Staff

TURNER, Ore. -- Willamette Valley Vineyards is holding a special blind tasting on Memorial Day for fans of Pinot Noir.

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Wine grape plants grow at a Willamette Valley winery.

The event is scheduled for Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The winner in the blind tasting will earn a day in the cellar with Winemaker Don Crank for a private blending session.

Admission is $5, which will include wine samples and entry to the event, as well as a free Riedel wine glass. An upgraded ticket can be purchased for an additional $5 which will include admission to the Reserve Tasting Room and qualification to participate in the Pinot Noir Around the World tasting contest.

Grilled lamb from the Oregon Lamb Coalition, a burger bar from Willaby's Catering, gourmet chocolates, artisan cheeses, and much more will also be available at the vineyard during the popular annual event.

Willamette Valley Vineyard is located at 8800 Enchanted Way SE, in Turner, Oregon.