Upcoming events

  • Drop-in Classes!

    Open Friday - Monday 1:00 - 6:00 PM

    Drop-in Tasting Classes

    You can stop by for tastes of local wines and impromptu educational conversations about the wine area around Salem, Oregon. $20/mini lesson.

    (Not open for drop-ins during scheduled classes or private groups)

  • Wine Curious Class

    December 7 4:00 - 5:30 PM

    A fun class for people relatively new to wine. We will taste and talk about a few common wines to explore what you do and don’t like. We’ll also go over the basics of wine tasting when visiting wineries. Join us!

    (4-8 people)

    Sign up below by Dec. 5 to reserve your spot!

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  • Willamette Wines

    December 21 4:00-5:30 pm

    Small group class (4-8 people): We will explore the grapes most commonly grown in the Willamette Valley AVA in this 1.5 hour session. We'll taste, identify, and discuss the typical aromas and flavors of the most common varietals while learning some regional facts and working on taking more detailed wine notes. Join us!

    Cost: $30/person, sign up below then submit your payment using the payment link. Please claim your seat by Dec. 19!

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expand your knowledge

We only pour wines from the vineyards in the area around Salem in our educational sessions!

The Willamette Valley has 11 smaller growing areas nested within the larger valley. The newest nested AVA is Mt. Pisgah, Polk County out near Independence which was established in 2022.

The first vineyards were planted in the mid 1960s.

Oregon Wine History Archive at Linfield University

This area has unique soils that differentiate it from the vineyards in other parts of the Willamette Valley.

American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) are created as geographical growing areas based on the characteristics in a region.

Stop by Studio Vino to learn more about the geography, vineyards, and wines from right around Salem.

Tastings and classes

Stop by Studio Vino Wine Hub in downtown Salem during drop-in hours for impromptu lessons using local wines to learn about the grape varieties and history of the Willamette Valley AVA. Reservations not needed.

For wine classes as listed above and private bookings, please contact Studio Vino.

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