May 26-27 Durant Vineyards at Red Ridge Farms, nestled in the heart of Oregon wine country, is opening a new tasting room this August and offering visitors a sneak peek of it Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will have the chance to taste their way through 100 per cent estate wines consisting of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris and Oregon Olive Mill 2011 extra virgin olive oils, learn about each from experienced staff, all while taking in the picturesque views of Dundee’s Red Hills from the wraparound porch. Red Hills Market executive chef Jody Kropf will be on site with his wood fire oven preparing delicious appetizers for guests to enjoy. The tasting fee is $10, which includes a Durant Vineyards wine glass. There will also be a chance for one lucky attendee to win a private tour of the vineyard replete with a picnic lunch for eight at a future date. Red Ridge is located at 5510 NE Breyman Orchard Rd., Dayton, OR. Find more information at www.redridgefarms.com, on Facebook or Twitter @OregonOliveMill.
Ongoing Pour's nightly happy hour from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. offers $3 mystery pours along with $2-$3 appetizers. Select bottles of wine can also be ordered for $15. Pour, 2755 NE Broadway St., Portland, OR 97232, 503-288-7697.
Ongoing Thirst presents Thirsty Tuesdays featuring a salad/starter, main dish and bottle for two priced at $44 per couple. On Wednesday's the Chef's Prix-Fixe menu is paired with wine; cost is $45 per person for three courses. On Thursdays there is complimentary wine tasting. All events run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call503-295-2747. Thirst, 0315 SW Montgomery St., Ste. 340, Portland, OR 97140, 503-295-2747.
Wednesdays Every Wednesday from 4 p.m. until closing, Thirst hosts Flight Night. Diners can order a tasting flight of any four wines for $13. Thirst, 0315 SW Montgomery St., Ste. 340, Portland, OR 97140, 503-295-2747.
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