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.

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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]

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]

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]

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]