About this Event
Join WineStyles for an exploration of the Willamette Valley in Oregon! From its distinctive Pinots (that’s Noir AND Gris!) that catapulted Oregon to the global stage, to dynamic, terroir-first Chardonnays that are captivating winelovers around the globe, we’ll celebrate an extraordinary wine region 200 million years in the making!
Featuring wines from:
Ponzi Vineyards
As one of the major wine publications once wrote, “All Oregon Pinot Noirs are measured against the Ponzi yardstick.” That benchmark has held for more than 50 years, as the Ponzi family has farmed 140 acres of certified sustainable vineyards planted entirely on Laurelwood soils. Working alongside neighboring growers, they played a central role in establishing Oregon’s first soil-based AVA, the Laurelwood District. Today, Ponzi Vineyards stands as a standard-bearer of Oregon wine from the Willamette Valley, dedicated to crafting low-intervention wines that reflect site, season, and legacy. Native fermentations, gravity-flow production, and restrained oak use allow estate-grown fruit—farmed to organic standards and LIVE certified across all estate vineyards—to speak for itself.
Domaine Roy & Fils
Domaine Roy & Fils was founded in 2012 by Marc-Andre Roy and Jared Etzel, sons of the pioneering winegrowers who established the renowned Beaux Frères estate. With deep roots in the Willamette Valley and a shared dedication to sustainable farming and precision winemaking, the duo built Domaine Roy & Fils from the ground up, focusing on purity of expression and meticulous vineyard management.
The estate spans 42 acres across two acclaimed sites in the Dundee Hills and Yamhill-Carlton appellations. Thirty-two acres are planted to Pinot Noir and ten to Chardonnay, with each block cultivated and harvested with an exacting approach. From soil health initiatives to clonal selection, the estate demonstrates an ongoing commitment to advancing quality through research and thoughtful innovation.
Joel Chaiken is the Chicago Area Manager for VINTUS, a leading fine wine importer representing a global portfolio of family-owned producers committed to excellence. With a focus on exceptional terroir-driven wines, VINTUS has earned recognition as a trusted partner for fine wine distribution in the United States, representing distinguished producers that include Champagne Bollinger, E. Guigal, Frescobaldi, and Marques de Riscal, among many others. Learn more at www.vintus.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
WineStyles Chicago, 6182 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, United States
USD 31.01 to USD 36.86
