April 23, 2025 — Since the winery’s founding in 1983, Willamette Valley Vineyards’ stewardship of the land has been a key principle in winemaking and farming practices. In celebration of this, Willamette Valley Vineyards is hosting Mason Bee tours this weekend to start the conversation of sustainability and pollinators in the vineyards.The
Mason Bee Tour & Tasting at Willamette Valley Vineyards’ Estate in the Salem Hills is more than just a visit–it’s a blend of education, wine, and sustainability happening this weekend
on April 26 and 27. Willamette Valley Vineyards is committed to educating on the importance of bees to all agriculture in Oregon.
Steven Paisley, a volunteer who works with the vineyard team to incorporate mason bees on the property, will provide a behind-the-scenes look at pollinators. Visitors will learn about Willamette’s Mason Bee Program and how it encourages sustainable growing practices.
Tickets are $30 per person or $20 for Members and Owners, and include the tour, a tasting of select wines and a honey-themed cheese plate. Admission is complimentary with the purchase of two or more bottles.
Date: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 – Sun, Apr 27, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
More info here: https://www.wvv.com/events/Mason-Bee-Tour-and-Tasting-at-the-Estate-2025
About Willamette Valley Vineyards
Founded in 1983 by President Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir while serving as stewards of the land, Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the region’s leading wineries, earning the title “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. In addition, all the vineyards have been certified sustainable through LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) and Salmon-Safe programs. With 1,000 acres under vine, Willamette farms its Estate winery in the Salem Hills, sparkling winery Domaine Willamette in the Dundee Hills, pioneering Tualatin Estate Vineyard near Forest Grove and Elton Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. The winery has expanded recently to include 10 tasting rooms in Oregon, Washington and California – growth made possible by the stock ownership of many wine enthusiasts.
