FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2018 Contact: Bruce Nicholson, Chair Oregon Wine Competition® 541.621-2327
[email protected] Sarahanne Driggs, Events Officer Asante Foundation Oregon Wine Experience® 541-789-2576
[email protected] More than 100 Oregon Wineries to Participate at the 2018 Oregon Wine Experience® Oregon Wine Competition® ~ August 4-5 MEDFORD, Ore. — Entry for the 2018 Oregon Wine Competition® has officially closed, with a record number of wines planning to compete. The panel of highly renowned wine judges including four Masters of Wine will be evaluating the vast varietals the weekend of August 4-5. This year the competition moves to Ashland and will be held at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites. Medals will be awarded including the announcement of the best of show winners at the Medal Celebration on August 23 at Bigham Knoll in Jacksonville. Guests of the Medal Celebration will be among the first to try the medal-winning wines, which will be featured at various events throughout the weekend of the Oregon Wine Experience® August 23 – 26. The Oregon Wine Experience® encompasses the full breadth and depth of Oregon wines including more than 100 wineries from all corners of the state of Oregon. For tickets and event information, please visit theoregonwineexperience.com or call 541-789-5025. The Oregon Wine Experience® is a week-long wine and culinary festival, where 100% of money raised stays local and benefits Asante Children’s Miracle Network and other Asante Foundation healthcare programs. 2018 Participating