Showcasing the best of
northwest wines and
the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions. Showcasing the best of northwest
wines and the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions.
northwest wines and
the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions. Showcasing the best of northwest
wines and the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions.
Calendar
SavorNW Wine Awards Competition 2026 Call for Entries
Pacific Northwest
October 1, 2025-February 20, 2026
The 2026 Savor Northwest Wine Awards competition will open for entries in October. The 16th annual wine competition has been one of the largest wine awards programs in the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years. Participation in the SavorNW wine competition offers wineries valuable opportunities to market their award winning wines. Entries will be accepted until February 20, 2026 and the competion is conducted over three days March 16-18 with results announced at the end of March.
All award-winning wines will be listed on the SavorNW website with a link to your winery's website. Each Gold Medal winning wine is awarded a score of 90 points or higher as determined by the judges and will be showcased with a published review and a link to your website on SavorNW.com. Each Gold Medal review is also shared on the SavorNW Facebook page, tagging your winery's Facebook page.
All wines are evaluated in a blind judging by three person panels including some of the top wine professionals in the Northwest including wine writers, buyers and experts. Winning entries are announced by the end of March. ... [event website]
Fall Wine Walk
Oregon City, Oregon
September 25, 2025
Join us for an evening of wine and community at the Historic Downtown Oregon City Wine Walk. This exclusive event pairs regional wineries with local Main Street businesses, creating a unique opportunity to taste exceptional wines while exploring the charm of our downtown district. ... [event website]
British Columbia Wine Awards Celebration
Penticton, British Columbia
October 3, 2025
Get ready to raise a glass at the BC Wine Awards Celebration, an anticipated awards night of the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, where we honour the best bottles and the brightest talent in BCâs wine industry. This is your chance to be first in the know as we reveal the Top BC Wines of 2025 including the prestigious Wine of the Year. Youâll have the exclusive opportunity to taste them right away, poured by the people behind the wines themselves. Set in the heart of wine country at Okanagan College, this exciting evening invites you to sip, savour, and celebrate among winemakers, winery principals, and fellow wine lovers. ... [event website]
Cornucopia
Whistler, British Columbia
November 6-16, 2025
Take your taste buds to the edge of anticipation at Cornucopia in Whistler, where food and drink are turned loose. There's no limit to what you can explore when you open your palate to fresh ideas that are full of life and flavour. Join us in the mountains this fall for the ultimate celebration of bold tastes; featuring signature tastings, food and drink seminars and a culinary stage series, as well and restaurant and bar events. ... [event website]
Grenache Festival
Walla Walla, Washington
November 8, 2025
This event marries wine and music in an unpretentious and totally enjoyable weekend of activities. This year, the seminars will feature talented wine writers, podcasters and educators, plus grenache producers from all over the world bringing you the most inclusive showcase of small-production, high-quality wines in every imaginable style. Truly, something for everyone. Tickets vary by event, options include full-weekend, grand tastings, seminars and concerts. ... [event website]
Salud! Oregon Pinot Noir Auction
Newberg, Oregon
November 14-15, 2025
A two day event featuring auctions, a gala and barrel tasting. Proceeds benefit Salud!, an organization that strives to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services for vineyard stewards and their families. ... [event website]
Wine Country Thanksgiving
Willamette Valley, Oregon
November 22-December 1, 2025
Join us for this unique Oregon tradition to kick off the holiday season as wineries throughout the Willamette Valley offer special tastings, food pairings, live music, holiday discounts and other wine country experiences. Each winery celebrates the festive weekend with its own flare. Wineries electing to close for Thanksgiving weekend often host holiday open houses and events the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. Pre-Thanksgiving weekend events include new fall release wines and wine club exclusives. See you in wine country! ... [event website]
Applegate Valley Fall Uncorked Barrel Tour
Applegate Valley, Oregon
November 22, 2025
Come celebrate growing season with a self-guided tour of the Applegate Valley Wine Country. Spring is the perfect time to visit our 16 tasting rooms. The wine grapes have been picked, pressed and barreled; and the winemakers have time to chat. ... [event website]
SavorNW Wine Awards Competition 2026 Call for EntriesPacific Northwest - October 1, 2025-February 20, 2026
The 2026 Savor Northwest Wine Awards competition will open for entries in October. The 16th annual wine competition has been one of the largest wine awards programs in the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years. Participation in the SavorNW wine competition offers wineries valuable opportunities to market their award winning wines. Entries will be accepted until February 20, 2026 and the competion is conducted over three days March 16-18 with results announced at the end of March.
All award-winning wines will be listed on the SavorNW website with a link to your winery's website. Each Gold Medal winning wine is awarded a score of 90 points or higher as determined by the judges and will be showcased with a published review and a link to your website on SavorNW.com. Each Gold Medal review is also shared on the SavorNW Facebook page, tagging your winery's Facebook page.
All wines are evaluated in a blind judging by three person panels including some of the top wine professionals in the Northwest including wine writers, buyers and experts. Winning entries are announced by the end of March. [event website]
Fall Wine WalkOregon City, Oregon - September 25, 2025
Join us for an evening of wine and community at the Historic Downtown Oregon City Wine Walk. This exclusive event pairs regional wineries with local Main Street businesses, creating a unique opportunity to taste exceptional wines while exploring the charm of our downtown district. [event website]
British Columbia Wine Awards CelebrationPenticton, British Columbia - October 3, 2025
Get ready to raise a glass at the BC Wine Awards Celebration, an anticipated awards night of the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, where we honour the best bottles and the brightest talent in BCâs wine industry. This is your chance to be first in the know as we reveal the Top BC Wines of 2025 including the prestigious Wine of the Year. Youâll have the exclusive opportunity to taste them right away, poured by the people behind the wines themselves. Set in the heart of wine country at Okanagan College, this exciting evening invites you to sip, savour, and celebrate among winemakers, winery principals, and fellow wine lovers.
CornucopiaWhistler, British Columbia - November 6-16, 2025
Take your taste buds to the edge of anticipation at Cornucopia in Whistler, where food and drink are turned loose. There's no limit to what you can explore when you open your palate to fresh ideas that are full of life and flavour. Join us in the mountains this fall for the ultimate celebration of bold tastes; featuring signature tastings, food and drink seminars and a culinary stage series, as well and restaurant and bar events.
Walla Walla, Washington - November 8, 2025
This event marries wine and music in an unpretentious and totally enjoyable weekend of activities. This year, the seminars will feature talented wine writers, podcasters and educators, plus grenache producers from all over the world bringing you the most inclusive showcase of small-production, high-quality wines in every imaginable style. Truly, something for everyone. Tickets vary by event, options include full-weekend, grand tastings, seminars and concerts.
Salud! Oregon Pinot Noir AuctionNewberg, Oregon - November 14-15, 2025
A two day event featuring auctions, a gala and barrel tasting. Proceeds benefit Salud!, an organization that strives to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services for vineyard stewards and their families.
Wine Country ThanksgivingWillamette Valley, Oregon - November 22-December 1, 2025
Join us for this unique Oregon tradition to kick off the holiday season as wineries throughout the Willamette Valley offer special tastings, food pairings, live music, holiday discounts and other wine country experiences. Each winery celebrates the festive weekend with its own flare. Wineries electing to close for Thanksgiving weekend often host holiday open houses and events the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. Pre-Thanksgiving weekend events include new fall release wines and wine club exclusives. See you in wine country!