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Forest Pub: Wildfire & Wine
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Join an evening of insight and conversation and dive into the complex and sensitive relationship between wildfire and wine. From drifting smoke across vineyard hillsides to the delicate nuances it can leave behind, explore how Oregon’s wine industry is responding to the growing impact of wildfires on grapes, vineyards, and vintages. Learn about the science behind smoke impacts, what it means for winemakers and consumers, and how the industry is adapting through research, innovation, and resilience.
Kick off the evening with a curated winetasting that celebrates Oregon winemaking and sets the stage for a deeper understanding of wildfire’s impact on the region. This pre-program experience includes three 2-oz pours from select wines by Willamette Valley Vineyards and McMenamins Edgefield Winery. Tasting tickets are limited and available as a $19.25 add-on during checkout. Additional winery participants may be announced.
Featured speakers:
- Greg Jones is a world-renowned atmospheric scientist and wine climatologist who currently serves as Chair of the Oregon Wine Board and CEO of Abacela Winery in Oregon’s Umpqua Valley.
- Cole Cerrato is an Assistant Professor with a senior research role at Oregon State University, where he leads the Smoke, Wine, and Grapes Analytical Chemistry Lab (The SWAG Lab), analyzing the impact of smoke events on Oregon wines.