SALEM, OR. (January 27, 2025) – The Eola-Amity Hills Winegrowers Association is thrilled to announce the finalized lineup for its highly anticipated Equinox event, set to take place on March 15th at Zenith Vineyard. This annual celebration will feature 32 wineries and their winemakers pouring an array of highly rated sparkling wines, Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and more, alongside delectable small plates from renowned local chefs and artisans.
Tickets are going fast and are available here with upgraded VIP tickets that include priority parking and early access for first tastings and bites.
The event will feature a stellar lineup of Eola-Amity Hills wineries, including: Arabilis Wines, Aubaine Wine, Björnson Vineyard, Bledsoe | McDaniels Winery, Botaneity Wines/Stangeland Vineyard, Brooks Wine, Bryn Mawr Vineyards, Cherry Hill Winery, Corollary Wines, Cortell Collection, Cristom Vineyards, David Paige Wines, Dukes Family Vineyards, Evesham Wood Vineyard, GC Wines, Hamilton-Russell Oregon, Holloran Vineyard Wines, Hudak Family Vineyards, Iterum Wines, Kent Estate Vineyard, Lingua Franca Winery, Lytle-Barnett, Redhawk Vineyard, Royer Vineyard, Satyr Fire, Sun Break Wines, Tekstura Wine Co., The Setting Wines, Varnum Vintners, Vincent Wine Company, Willamette Valley Vineyards, and Zenith Vineyard. Attendees will have the chance to connect with winemakers, winery owners, vineyard owners, and fellow wine enthusiasts in the picturesque setting of Zenith Vineyard.
The culinary offerings include luminaries of the local food scene such as Black-owned and woman-owned Epilogue Kitchen, woman-owned Wild Pear Restaurants & Catering and Truffle Shuffle Salem, celebrated fine-dining and truffle-centric Joel Palmer House, Spanish-influenced tapas restaurant The Cozy Taberna, and Willaby’s Catering, a long time curator of some of the region’s finest events.
Recognized as one of Oregon’s premier viticultural areas, the Eola-Amity Hills AVA is celebrated for its exceptional vineyards and its unique blend of Oregon wine pioneers and rising stars. The region is home to acclaimed sparkling wine producers, as well as producers of meticulously crafted single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, many of which have been recognized as some of the top wines and wineries in the world.
Hotel partners Bella Collina Bed & Breakfast and The Grand Hotel in Salem are offering special pricing on room stays for event guests. Packages include convenient shuttle service to and from Zenith Vineyard, making it easier than ever for attendees to immerse themselves in the festivities. Guests can also participate in a silent auction spotlighting exclusive wine experiences and Willamette Valley vacation packages. Proceeds from the event will benefit the nonprofit Eola-Amity Hills Winegrowers Association, supporting ongoing efforts to promote and sustain this celebrated wine region.
The event is made possible with the support of an incredible group of local business sponsors, including Revino, which will be recycling empty wine bottles after the event; Willaby’s Catering; Northwest Distribution and Storage, a long-time storage affiliate for many Willamette Valley wineries; Casteel Custom Bottling mobile services, which facilitates bottling needs for wineries that do not have their own bottling line; Apogee Events, which is providing an interactive 360° camera for attendees to capture memories of the event; and the Grand Hotel Salem and Bella Collina Bed & Breakfast, the event’s accommodation and shuttle service partners. Special thanks to the Oregon Wine Press for their continued support of the region’s wine community.
About the Eola-Amity Hills Winegrowers Association:
The Eola-Amity Hills Winegrowers Association is a volunteer community of vineyards, wineries and affiliates that support the continued growth of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. Its mission is to represent and promote the mutual interests of its members, fostering a sense of collaboration, and promoting and enhancing the quality, value, and reputation of the grapes, wines and experiences in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The Association’s mission extends to preserving the integrity and reputation of the AVA for future generations as a respected, productive, and esteemed member of the greater community in which it exists. The agricultural history of this area dates back to the mid-1850s, though it was not until the 1970s that winemakers started to discover the area as having ideal growing conditions for high-quality grapes. The Eola-Amity Hills was officially recognized as an AVA in 2006. Today it boasts over 2,850 acres of vineyards, more than 30 wineries, and an abundance of unique tasting room experiences – making it a key player in viticulture, wine production, and hospitality. Wines and wineries from this region have received numerous awards and accolades, consistently impressing critics and earning top honors at national and international competitions. This recognition highlights the exceptional quality and distinctive characteristics of Eola-Amity Hills vineyards, wines, and experiences, cementing the region’s reputation as a premier travel destination and a world-class producer of grapes and wines.
