2022 occasion breaks fundraising report, hosted at a brand new location
MEDFORD, Ore. (Aug. 29, 2022) — The 2022 Oregon Wine Expertise® occurred at a brand new venue, Stage Cross, after two years in an all-virtual format. This yr, 3,000 visitors gathered and raised $2.2 million for kids’s well being care. For the primary time, the charitable wine occasion broke the $2 million fundraising threshold, attracting hundreds to have fun the perfect of Oregon, and assist improve well being care in Southern Oregon and Northern California via Asante Basis.
“We’re so grateful for our sponsors, taking part wineries, culinary companions and volunteers who make this occasion successful,” mentioned Andrea Reeder, vp and government director of Asante Basis. We couldn’t have this occasion with out the Oregon wine neighborhood—greater than 100 wineries contributed to Oregon Wine Expertise this yr. Thanks.”
The five-day occasion boasted distinctive tasting alternatives with award-winning Oregon wines and customized cuvées, in addition to a number of auctions, underneath a 38,000 square-foot tent amongst the vines:
Medal Celebration (Wednesday, August 17): This livestream occasion unveiled the Oregon Wine Competitors® medal winners. The Medal Celebration saluted the 207 wines that went dwelling with a medal—Silver, Gold, Double Gold, Better of Class or Better of Present. This yr’s Better of Present honorees embody:
- Specialty: 2021 Erath Pinot Noir Rosé (Oregon AVA)
- White: 2021 King Property Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley AVA)
- Purple: 2019 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley AVA) •
