Harvest Tours and tasting at Apolloni Vineyards Sept. 27-28

Guests are invited to see first-hand what is happening behind the scenes

(Forest Grove, Oregon) – Apolloni Vineyards, premium producer of Pinot Noir and Italian style wines, is inviting the public for a unique tasting experience as well as mini tours of the vineyards, barrel cave and production facility during Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, 2014 from 11 AM to 5 PM.

“We expect it to be one of our peak harvest weekends, and we want to share this exciting time with our friends and customers,” said Alfredo Apolloni, owner and winemaker.   “With optimal growing conditions this season, we believe 2014 is going to be a stellar and memorable vintage.”

In addition to mini tours, the guests at Apolloni will also have a unique tasting experience to sample several fresh grape varietals (Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay) right from the vineyard, and then taste the finished wines out of the bottle.  This will be a fun and interesting way to taste the fruit right before it is picked and enjoy the different types and styles of Apolloni wines. 

Apolloni Vineyards is located at 14135 NW Timmerman Road (Hwy 6 @Milepost 44), Forest Grove, Oregon.   For more information and directions please visit www.apolloni.com or call 503.359.3606.  The tasting room is open Thursday – Monday, 11:00 AM to 5 PM.

ABOUT APOLLONI VINEYARDS:  Established in 1999, Apolloni Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard and winery.  Part of the Willamette Valley AVA, the location provides superb microclimate soil, perfect for the cultivation of grapes for premium red and white wines.  Totaling just over 90 acres, the vineyard site includes 30 acres of Pinot Noir, 15 acres of white varietals (Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay), one acre of Sangiovese and Nebbiolo as well as pear and hazelnut orchards.  The vineyards are certified sustainable by the Oregon LIVE Viticulture and Salmon Safe programs.   Apolloni also produces Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Rosé and sparkling wine, as well as a Super Tuscan style blend, sourced from outstanding sites in Walla Walla and Red Mountain in Eastern Washington.

Alfredo Apolloni developed his passion for winemaking as a young man, working at the family vineyard in Italy.  These Italian roots have a strong influence on his winemaking style and attention to detail. The wines of Apolloni Vineyards represent the best of old world tradition, brought to the soil of Oregon, representing quality and excellence in viticulture through wine making. Alfredo, his wife Laurine and their three children share in this family adventure.

Apolloni Vineyards is located at 14135 NW Timmerman Road (Hwy 6 @Milepost 44), Forest Grove, Oregon.   For more information and directions please visit www.apolloni.com or call 503.359.3606.  The tasting room is open Thursday – Monday, 11:00 AM to 5 PM.