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Tasting tours: Thanksgiving weekend tradition

Local wineries will be open for the traditional Thanksgiving weekend open house, Nov. 27-29.

Domaine Margelle Vineyards will be open only Nov. 28.

Abiqua Wind Vineyards
will have tastings at the old Marqum Store in downtown Marquam on Highway 213. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 27-29.  “Our delicious ’08 Pinot noir will make its exclusive debut; quite possibly our best offering of this varietal to date.” Fresh homegrown holiday wreaths and wine-related gifts will be available as well. Tasting fee: $2. 503-874-9818

AlexEli Vineyard and Winery
, 35803 S. Highway 213, Molalla, is open noon to 5 p.m. for wine tasting. There will be a preliminary tasting of the first vintage Pinot noir. Appetizers will be served. 503-829-6677
Domaine Margelle Vineyards, 20159 Hazelnut Ridge Road, Scotts Mill, is having a Thanksgivng Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Event. Seating is at noon and 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Cost is $35 per person. Chef Jeff Nizlek of Silverton’s Silver Grille Restaurant will create three indiviudal small plates of food to be paired with wine. Reservations required. 503-873-0692

Piluso Vineyard and Winery
, 6654 Shaw Highway, S.E., Aumsville, is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the winemaker and taste its small production, handcrafted wines at the vintage farm and vineyard and take advantage of holiday wine sales. No tasting fee, offering hors d’oevures. 503-881-5447

Pudding River Wine Cellars, 9374 Sunnyview Road, N.E., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will offer complimentary tastings and appetizers. 503-365-0391 or www.puddingriver.com

Silver Falls Vineyards, 4972 Cascade Hwy. S.E., Sublimity. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. New release estate red and white wines. Local produce for sale and paired with complimentary wine tastes. Holiday gift ideas. Wine food baskets to enjoy by the wood stove. Chair massage. Half case discounts. 503-769-5056

Vitis Ridge is open 11 a.m.  to 6 p.m. at 6685 Meridan Road, N.E., Silverton. Tasting fee of $5 includes Vitis Ridge logo glass, hors d’oeuvres and live music by Portland guitarist Kit Garoutte playing daily 1-5 p.m. New releases include Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Fab Four – the vineyard’s first blend. Come meet the winemakers and taste a large selection of handcrafted, unique wines in a friendly atmosphere amongst the barrels. 503-873-9800

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