March 2026
Spring is in the air!
As the first signs of spring begin to show across the Willamette Valley, there’s a renewed sense of life and energy in the vines as the chill of winter begins to pass. This brings a certain kind of anticipation for the beginning of a new season of growth.
Longer days always feel like an invitation to gather together, to explore new tastes, and to open something special at the table. March is that beautiful in-between season where winter slows down and the promise of a vibrant new vintage is just around the corner.
Our McMinnville Tasting Room is the perfect place explore the changing season. Whether you’re escaping for a cozy afternoon flight or meeting friends to celebrate the changing season, we’re here to welcome you with the wines you love, a warm tasting room, and a smile.
McMinnville is open 7 days a week.
Sun-Thurs: 12pm-6pm
Fri-Sat: 12pm-8pm
As we ease into spring, we’re looking forward to reopening our Carlton Estate next month.
The Carlton Estate will open back up on April 3rd.
FEATURED EVENTS
McMinnville Wine + Food Classic Tickets On Sale NOW!
March 13th-15th || Evergreen Space Museum
- Friday, March 13th — 4pm to 9pm
- Saturday, March 14th — 11am to 8pm
- Sunday, March 15th — 11am to 5pm
Join us at the McMinnville Wine and Food Classic 2026!
Treat your friends, family, or yourself to a weekend of Oregon wine, food, and fun.
Sip, Savor, and Soar at the 2026 McMinnville Wine + Food Classic!
Get ready to wine taste your way through a world of flavor and flight at one of Oregon’s most iconic events! Held inside the awe-inspiring Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, the McMinnville Wine + Food Classic is back and bigger than ever in 2026!
For the first time ever, both the Aviation and Space Museums will be open during the event! That means more room to roam, more to explore, and yes — you’ll be sipping some of Oregon’s finest wine right under the wings of the legendary Spruce Goose.
Purchase your tickets by February 28th and get 25% off using our promo code: WHEELSUP25
WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
Spring Wine Club has arrived!
Emails have been sent out and you Spring wine club shipments are ready and available to pick up at our McMinnville Tasting Room.
Alternatively, you can pick up your spring wine club order at our Pick-up Party on March 7th at the Erin Hanson Gallery. Just remember to RSVP for that TODAY if you wish to attend and pick-up your wine there.
SPRING WINE CLUB PICKUP PARTY
Saturday March 7th, 12pm-5pm || Erin Hanson Gallery
Join us for a delightful Spring Wine Club Pick-up Party on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12-5 pm at The Erin Hanson Gallery.
Indulge in the joy of wine, snacks, and music with your fellow club members, and feel free to extend the invitation to up to 3 guests per member. To ensure your spot at this delightful gathering, kindly RSVP by completing the provided survey by 3/1. (Survey Link Below.)
(For your convenience, club shipments will be ready for pickup starting 3/1 at the McMinnville tasting room. You’re welcome to collect your shipment outside of this event, in fact, that makes Beth’s life a bit easier! We encourage you to embrace the festivities and still join us at the gallery.)
Let’s raise a toast to good company, fine wines, and the shared passion for the art of winemaking. Looking forward to celebrating with you!
THIRD STREET WINE CLUB SHARE
(WINE CLUB ONLY)
February 1st – March 31st, 2026 || Downtown McMinnville
Attention club members! Join us during February and March as we share member privileges at 14 of McMinnville’s finest wineries for the Third Street Wine Club Share! 🍷🍷
Pick up your tasting passport at our McMinnville Tasting Room, then enjoy 2 complimentary tastings per passport/club membership and receive club member savings on wine purchases at each participating winery.
Collect stamps in your passport as you visit each winery. Collect at least 7 stamps and get entered to win a prize! (Stamps are collected by tasting and purchasing at least 1 bottle at each winery.)
Participating wineries:
- Acorn to Oak
- Celestial Hill Vineyard
- Chris James Cellars
- Garibaldi – Saturdays and Sundays
- J. Wrigley – at their Estate Friday and Saturday or in McMinnville by appt on Friday
- Jacob Williams
- Montinore/The Grove
- Pike Road
- Pinot Vista
- R Stuart & Co
- Terra Vina Wines
- The Eyrie Vineyards – Last seating at 3 pm daily
- Troon Vineyard
Bonus Features:
Not a Wine Club Member? Learn about our fantastic Wine Club!
Recipes
Recipes to look for this month on our website:
Malbec Ice Cream
A fun way to use our 2020 Malbec!
Featured + Charitable Giving Wine
We’re appreciative of your ongoing support with our Wine Releases paired with our Charitable Giving Wine program! For over two years now, each month we have successfully raised funds to support our local nonprofit organizations while showing off our featured wines!
Featured March organization: Homeward Bound Pets
“Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing a safe and loving environment for our shelter animals. As Oregon’s first no-kill shelter, we have been serving our community since 1975. Our mission is to – Improving the lives of cats and dogs through adoption and community partnerships. – Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society is an independent organization, as humane societies are not connected to one another.”
Featured March wine: 2020 Malbec
Profile notes: Aromas of cherry, baking spice, clove and a hint of black licorice. Soft balanced palate with flavors of juicy huckleberry, vanilla, caramel, marionberry, clove, and nutmeg.
Available: At both tasting rooms and online
Cost: $42/ bottle — $15/ glass pour
How you can support:
- Visit the Tasting Rooms or purchase online all month long
- Purchase Bottles: 10% of the featured wine will be donated
- Glass Pours: $1 per glass pour will be donated
- Taste the 2020 Malbec before you buy on our wine flights all month long!
Weekly Events
- WINE WEDNESDAY: Join us every Wednesday for a midweek treat at our McMinnville location! Enjoy a new wine flight as our menu switches over on Wednesdays, as well as drink specials (see below).
- B.Y.O.G (Bring your own games): Every Friday! Round up your friends, or just stop by to enjoy the environment. Every Friday at our McMinnville location, from 5 – 8 pm we offer our space for an evening of games, wine, and light fare!
No reservation needed, our tables will be first come first served
Drink specials: $3 off Glass Pours, and 15% off bottles
Gems of Southeast Europe
November 9-16, 2025 | 7-night river cruise | AmaBella
Join us as we once again set sail with AmaWaterways. In November 2026 Chris will be wine host for the “Gems of Southeast Europe” cruise! The cruise includes 7 nights on the river with an optional 2-night stay in Vienna beforehand, and optional 2 nights Bucharest or 3-night stay in Istanbul afterward.
Please reach out to Nicole Zima (nicole@sailawaygrouptravel.com) for more information or to book your room.
CITIES & SIGHTS
BUDAPEST -> MOHÁCS -> VUKOVAR -> BELGRADE -> SCENIC CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES-> VIDIN -> ROUSSE-> GIURGIU
YOUR JOURNEY ALONG THE DANUBE RIVER
Touch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe.
Nature lovers will relish the opportunity to bike through Belgrade’s sprawling Kalemegdan Park. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans in Croatia. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent.
EXTRA INCLUDED FEATURES ONLY ON WINE CRUISES
- Special tours and tastings at local wineries and private cellars
- Learn about winemaking in renowned vineyards
- Onboard wine pairings with award-winning cuisine
- Owner, farmer, winemaker for Chris James Cellars, Chris Barnes, will lead tastings and discussions. And, of course, Beth will also be there!
