Dear Friends,

The vines are in full bloom here at WillaKenzie Estate; this is a critical period in the vineyard year when the delicate, self-pollinating flowers are susceptible to rain or hail. The success of the fruit set will play a large role in determining the size of the 2009 crop.

Your invitations for Day in the Vineyard, coming up on August 29th and 30th, will be mailed in mid July, so look out for them and don't forget to reserve your place as soon as possible if you're able to attend this very popular event.

CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE 2008 VINTAGE WHITE WINES WITH OUR 3 PACK OFFER

Take this opportunity to taste the newly released 2008 Pinot Gris and 2008 Pinot Blanc alongside last of the popular 2007 Pinot Gris - OFFER GOOD THROUGH JULY 31st 2008 Pinot Gris - NEW RELEASE Our Pinot Gris has become a style leader, gathering acclaim from multiple reviewers and enthusiastic consumers. An OCSW wine. 2008 Pinot Blanc - NEW RELEASE This Pinot Blanc is a great discovery with crisp fruit and bright acid making it a perfect summer white. An OCSW wine. 2007 Pinot Gris Compare the 2008 Gris with the 2007, which was voted the 5th most popular Gris in the last Wine & Spirits Restaurant Poll. Cellar Club Regular Price - $15.30 Btl / $45.90 3-Pack Special 3-Pack Offer - $ 40.00 Wooden box for display only Ships in standard 3 bottle cardboard box - beginning July 13th. 3 day air shipping guarantees against hot weather damage, so we recommend this method to the following States: ND,SD,NE,KS,OK,AZ,TX & ALL POINTS EAST. click here to buy online

WINE EDUCATION CLASS - JULY 12th - 12-3 PM CLONE MYSTIQUE UNVEILED with Fred Gunton If you're interested in Pinot Noir, you've no doubt heard about clones: 114, 115, 667 - what do all these numbers mean? Learn the answers to these and other questions with wine educator Fred Gunton from A Nose for Wine while tasting 5 different clones of Pinot Noir side by side. Cellar Club Members $25.00 - Non Cellar Club $35.00 Space is limited - Reservations required - Make yours today Contact Sherry at 503-662-3280 x 62 or by email at ssimmons@willakenzie.com

WillaKenzie Estate is happy to be a sponsor of the OREGON LAVENDER FESTIVAL on July 11th and 12th, where you can enjoy the local countryside at its fragrant best. Twenty four different lavender destinations will throw their doors open to the public so that visitors can experience Lavender in Oregon firsthand by touring lavender farms, lavender nurseries, and the lavender-based Artisan Fair in nearby Yamhill. Don't forget to visit the winery during your tour of the area. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the terrace. The Tasting Room is open 12-5 daily