November 28, 2018Oregon Tempranillo Alliance to Host 4th Annual Oregon Tempranillo Celebration in AshlandOpportunity for Wine Lovers and Producing Wineries to Explore the Rise of Tempranillo in OregonFor Immediate Release - December 3, 2018, Ashland, ORThe Oregon Tempranillo Alliance (OTA) today announced that it is in the final stages of preparation for the 2019 Oregon Tempranillo Celebration, which will be held January 18-20 at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites in Ashland, Oregon. The Celebration is an opportunity for Tempranillo producers from around the state to gather for a weekend of education, tasting and celebration, culminating with a Grand Tasting, where consumers will have the opportunity to sample from among the best Tempranillo in the state. The production of Tempranillo in Oregon has grown dramatically, with over 368 acres currently planted, producing 1,000 tons of grapes and generating an economic impact over $10 million! “The 2018 Oregon Tempranillo Celebration was held in Portland and the overwhelmingly positive response suggests that Tempranillo may be Oregon’s next great grape!” said Founding Member and Current President, Eric Weisinger. The Grand Tasting will also feature a Silent Auction with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit local health care through the Asante Foundation, including the Children’s Miracle Network.