PINOT IN THE CITY
Willamette Valley wines brought to you. Pinot in the City is a traveling wine experience that brings the spirit of Oregon’s Willamette Valley directly to select cities across the country. Hosted by the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, these events offer wine lovers a rare opportunity to taste and connect with a curated collection of Willamette Valley Pinot noir, Chardonnay, and other cool-climate wines without leaving their hometown.
Each Pinot in the City event features walk-around tastings with winemakers and winery representatives, showcasing the diversity of the Willamette Valley’s vineyards and winemaking styles. Guests can explore new producers, revisit favorite wineries, and gain firsthand insight into what makes the Willamette Valley one of the world’s most distinctive Pinot noir regions.
In 2026 we are traveling to Austin, Texas on Wednesday, March 25 and Charleston, South Carolina on April 15. Join us for two unforgettable evenings celebrating the world-class wines of Oregon’s Willamette Valley at Pinot in the City
Your ticket includes charcuterie and small food bites, thoughtfully selected to complement the wines and keep you fueled throughout the evening. Upgrade to a VIP ticket for exclusive early entry and a more intimate tasting hour. Enjoy fewer attendees, first access to featured wines, and extra time to connect with winery representatives before doors open to general admission.This event is 21+ only. Tickets are limited and advance purchase is strongly recommended.
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Wednesday - March 25, 2026
📍 Springdale Station, Austin, Texas
⏰ VIP Early Access: 5:30–6:30 PM
⏰ General Admission: 6:30–9:00 PM
Member of the Wine Trade? (Distributor, Retailer, Restaurant)
⏰ Afternoon Trade-Only Tasting (register here)
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Wednesday, April 15
📍 The Cedar Room, Charleston, South Carolina
⏰ VIP Early Access: 5:30–6:30 PM
⏰ General Admission: 6:30–9:00 PM
Member of the Wine Trade? (Distributor, Retailer, Restaurant)
⏰ Afternoon Trade-Only Tasting (register here)
Long before the doors open and the first cork is pulled, Pinot in the City begins in the vineyard. It begins in the cool mornings of the Willamette Valley — fog lifting off rows of Pinot noir,
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“Pinot in the City brought 50 wineries to Denver for this amazing event where attendees were able to taste the full spectrum of the Willamette Valley wines, poured by the owners and wine makers themselves.” Read more.
“‘We talk about Cabernet as we talk about sports, but when we talk about Pinot noir, we talk about religion,’ wine writer Terry Theise once said. And true to that comparison, in Oregon, they are deeply religious when it comes to Pinot noir.” Read more.
“Willamette Valley pinot noir offers a unique tasting experience somewhere between the rich and luscious wines of the Russian River Valley and the elegant, linear wines of Burgundy.” Read more.
