JULY 17-19
NOW IN ITS 13TH YEAR, CORK & BARREL KEEPS IMPROVING WITH AGE. GET READY TO SAVOR A GLORIOUS WEEKEND.
CORK & BARREL
Presented by Avion Water Company
July 17-19, 2025
20+ wineries are headed to Bend for a big weekend of wine, food and philanthropy.
WINEMAKER DINNERS |
Thursday, July 17
Chefs and winemakers team up for a magical meal inspired by the valley's best vintages.
Cork & Barrel weekend kicks off with Winemaker Dinners at two classic Bend venues. With four or more courses plus wine pairings, each dinner is a decadent affair. It's a perfect way to get better acquainted with a visiting winery, with the winemaker sharing notes and stories with each glass. Top chefs have free rein to get creative with the bounty of the season. Seats are limited, so we recommend snagging yours early.
6-9 pm | Venues Around Bend
PRINCE HILL/SILVER OAK & TETHEROW
$150/person
Executive Chef Tanner Huff of Tetherow and Prince Hill's winemaker Chris Borrough
SOKOL BLOSSER & JACKALOPE
$150/person
Jackalope's Chef Josh Podwils and Sokol Blosser's winemaker Robin Howell
SIP |
Friday, July 18
Summer's biggest wine tasting party expands the tent to offer local beer, cider and spirits.
Presented by Northwest Foundation
With 20+ wineries from the Columbia Gorge and Willamette Valley pouring tastes, Sip is an oenophile's paradise— especially since pours come straight from the winery owners and winemakers. Sip has also "expanded the tent" to feature local craft beer, cider and spirits, plus non-alcoholic options. You'll also find local eateries offering small bites and sweet treats. There's plenty of fun to be had, with big money raffle prizes, a silent auction, and lots of ways to win wine. On a summer evening with live jazz and a twinkling tent, Sip is a perfect date night or night out with friends. Tickets: $125
4:30-7:30 pm | COCC Athletic Field, Bend
COMING TO CORK & BARREL
Columbia Gorge & Willamette Valley Wineries
Alexana Winery & Vineyards
Amaterra
AniChe Cellars (at Sip only)
Domaine Serene
The Four Graces
Hawkins Cellars
L'Angolo Estate
Laurel Ridge Vineyard & Winery
MCollum Heritage 91
Penner-Ash Wine Cellars
Ponzi Vineyards
Prince Hill Vineyards (Silver Oak)
PROJECT M Wines
Purple Hands
Ruby Vineyard
Sokol Blosser Winery
Soléna Estate
Stoller Family Estate
The Pines 1852
Toil Oregon
Van Duzer Vineyards
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Breweries, Cideries, Distilleries
Avid Cider
Bend Cider Co.
Broken Top Whiskey
Cascade Lakes Brewing Co
Sunriver Brewing Co.
Wild Roots Spirits
Eateries
Bleu Bite Catering
BrownBag Popcorn Co.
CHOW
The Dominican
Fixa Foods
Kitchen Heartbeets
Luce's Bakehouse
The Neuman Group
Pacific Perks
Roam
Zydeco
GRAND CRU |
Saturday, July 19
Generosity is on the menu at this gala event featuring wine tasting, dinner and a live auction.
Cork & Barrel weekend culminates with Grand Cru, where the community comes together to "wine, dine and make a difference." Get dressed in "country club casual" (or go as glam as you like) and arrive early for the Winemakers' Reception, where 20+ guest wineries pour tastes and Bend restaurant Zydeco passes hors d'oeuvres against a backdrop of live jazz.
Do your best to stay hungry for the four-course dinner prepared by Chef Franco Console of Neuman Hotel Group. And yes, there's wine with each course, courtesy of Domaine Serene, Stoller Family Estate, Penner-Ash Wine Cellars, and Willamette Valley Vineyards.
Even if you don't have the funds to bid on a week vacation in Croatia or the 80+ library wines in the Wall of Wine, it's fun to watch the bidding heat up in the live auction. And you'll still have opportunities to support a good cause. Everyone can take part in the paddle raise, raffle drawings and silent auction. All of the night's proceeds benefit KIDS Center, the local nonprofit serving children and families impacted by abuse. Tickets: $200
4:30-9:30 pm | COCC Athletic Field, Bend
