Chemeketa Community College

Annual Barrel Tasting & 25th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 1-4 pm

Celebrate with us at our 25th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Barrel Tasting! This milestone event promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of wine country.

• Enjoy 21 pouring stations with wines poured by current students, alumni, faculty and former faculty

• Sample barrel tastings led by Wine Studies students in the winery

• Take part in interactive vineyard and winery activities and demonstrations throughout the campus (sheep, falconry, organic/biodynamic talks, winery tours, etc.)

• Bottle and label your own bottle of Pinot Noir ($30 - proceeds support Wine Studies student scholarships through the Chemeketa Foundation)

• Savor delicious food to pair with your wine, including hors d'oeuvres from the Kitchen Witch and freshly grilled BBQ on the lawn with Miller's BBQ

• Enjoy live music on the patio with the Tracy Kim Trio

• Be there as we unveil our special 25th Anniversary Sparkling Blanc de Noir and the winner of the Artist Series Pinot Noir label

• Celebrate the achievements of our incredible students and alumni with the Student of the Year, Legacy Builder, and Emerging Leader awards

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate 25 years of winemaking education with us - get your tickets below for this unforgettable day of wine, celebration, and community!

The Tracy Kim Trio

The Tracy Kim Trio performs a lovely blend of jazz ranging from hot swing in the style of Django Reinhardt to more mellow and luxurious Latin and bossa nova flavors. The string trio features Tracy Kim on lead guitar, Joe Kim on rhythm guitar, and Dax Smith on upright bass.  

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