Aurora Colony Vineyards

12/06/2023

Have you registered for our upcoming Christmas Watercolor Card event on 12/7 from 6-8pm?! We’ve still got space and you get to learn techniques from the wonderful 🎄the class includes all materials and a glass of wine. Sign ups close at 3pm on 12/7!

*Wine Club Members will receive $10 off, check your email for discount link or email [email protected] for the discount link!*

Details: 12/7, 6-8pm

After registering for class, you will receive an email inquiring which design(s) you would like for your mini watercolors. The choices will be a cardinal, Christmas cactus, Mt. Hood cabin, or a blank piece of watercolor paper. You can choose TWO different designs or TWO of the same, the choice is yours! Please keep in mind that the designs go from simplest to complex (based on amount of details) in the order listed.

No drawing or painting experince is needed for this class. A line drawing of the chosen design(s) will be already on the watercolor paper and students only need to paint with watercolors.

Elizabeth will demonstrate different watercolor painting techniques and Elizabeth will be available for one on one help as time allows.

All materials to create a watercolor painting will be supplied, but if you have your own paint brushes, you’re welcome to bring them! Refrain from wearing anything light colored, just in case any paint splatters. Supplied materials include professional grade Arches Cold Press watercolor paper and professional grade M. Graham Watercolor paints. A glass of wine is included with this class.

12/02/2023

2023 Chocolate and Wine Walk! 🍫🍷

We are introducing the start of our new series, the Leaf Series, starting with the 2022 Leaf Series Pinot Noir. We also brought out our new 2022 Estate Viognier, with perfect timing as we just came to the end of the 2019 Viogner in the Tasting Room.

We are inside Grannyfis! If you haven’t had her shortbread yet, oh man, it’s the best!! You must try if you haven’t already, and the best part is, it pairs great with our wines!🤤

12/02/2023

Nothing quite says rainy Saturday better than tomato bisque and rustic grilled cheese!

12/01/2023

Need ideas for dinner tonight? Come out and enjoy Wild Caught Sokeye Salmon and listen to live music tonight by Sunny Pache from 6-8 pm!

Wild caught Sockeye Salmon seasoned and seared topped with a Basil Lemon butter sauce. Served with Asiago stuffed Gnocchi tossed with sauteed spinach in a Chardonnay Garlic cream sauce.

12/01/2023

We can’t wait to be pouring at Grannyfis! 🥰

We cannot wait to have Aurora Colony Vineyards with us tomorrow and Sunday! If you haven't, make sure you grab your tickets for this amazing event taking place tomorrow and Sunday!

Head over to https://aurorawineandchocolate.com/ to get your tickets! There will also be a shuttle available this year!

For now, come visit the Shop and Tea Room!

The Shop 11AM - 5PM
Tea Room 12PM - 4PM

11/28/2023

LIVE MUSIC ALERT❕Sunny Pache is back in the Tasting Room Dec. 1st 6-8pm 🎵

Chef Dave is bringing back by popular demand the Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon, this time with a twist, serving it with Gnocchi! See description below🔽

⚡️WEEKEND SPECIALS NOV 30-DEC 3 ⚡️

Wild caught Sockeye Salmon seasoned and seared topped with a Basil Lemon butter sauce. Served with Asiago stuffed Gnocchi tossed with sauteed spinach in a Chardonnay Garlic cream sauce. "

"A rustic grilled cheese sandwich served with a Tomato Bisque"

Sunny Pache Bio: Sunny Pache is a local singer-songwriter with an alternative folky twangy twist. Originally hailing from New England and spending the last few years living in the foothills of Appalachia, his music has a rustic feel that provides the listener with warm tones and thoughtful storytelling. He has toured nationally and performed with big acts such as Chadwick Stokes of Dispatch, Blake Christina of Yarn, and The Common Heart.

11/28/2023

The Two Bit Brothers are back at Aurora Colony Vineyard & Winery on 12/16, 4:00-6:00 pm in the tasting room. Come and join us for a a great afternoon of live music, wine tasting and wonderful food from the kitchen menu! The venue has informed us there are only 4 tables left so get your reservations now. Click on the venue link to make a reservation. Aurora Colony Vineyards
https://acvwine.com/event/live-music-in-the-tasting-room-two-bit-brothers-2/

11/27/2023

Today is the last day to sign up for our Wreaths and Wine event! The class includes a complimentary glass of wine and a charcuterie platter to share.
A wonderful way to make decor and celebrate the upcoming holidays. Bring a friend or come solo! RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://www.wildfernflorals.com/shop/p/boulevardier-bouquet-mflz6-d4axj-z747c-n82pr-g7hhp

11/25/2023

🌟✨$75 for a bundle of three Chardonnay! 🥂⭐️

A lot of exciting things are happening in the tasting room this weekend! Yummy food specials catch them TODAY (11/25) and tomorrow (11/26).

Texas Beef Chili with Cornbread
A hearty Chili made with tender chunks of beef, onion, peppers and chefs special blend of herbs and spices. Served with a mini cornbread loaf. Why is it a Texas Chili? Texans don't use beans in chili.

Traditional Gyros
Lamb and Beef gyros strips grilled and layered on pita bread with Chefs own Tzatzkiki sauce, feta cheese, red onions and tomatoes. Served with Fries or a salad

BJB Sliders
Beef sliders topped with melted Swiss, Bacon Onion Jam, Arugula and Mushroom Duxelles.

11/24/2023

We are continuing the festive spirit this weekend with these incredible sales! A great way to stock up on wine for the holiday season. 11/24-11/26 ONLY🎄❄️🍷

✨limited stock on Chardonnay’s and 2018 Rosé of Pinot Noir catch them before they are gone✨

Not only do we have ⭐️epic sales⭐️ come and escape from the shopping with our food specials for the weekend:

Texas Beef Chili with Cornbread
A hearty Chili made with tender chunks of beef, onion, peppers and chefs special blend of herbs and spices. Served with a mini cornbread loaf. Why is it a Texas Chili? Texans don't use beans in chili.

Traditional Gyros
Lamb and Beef gyros strips grilled and layered on pita bread with Chefs own Tzatzkiki sauce, feta cheese, red onions and tomatoes. Served with Fries or a salad

BJB Sliders
Beef sliders topped with melted Swiss, Bacon Onion Jam, Arugula and Mushroom Duxelles.

TONIGHT ONLY (11/24) for the Civil War: Beaver vs. Duck game starting at 5pm the chef will be serving Traditional Buffalo wings, deep fried chicken wings tossed in our house made buffalo sauce and served with celery sticks and Bleu cheese dip. YUM!

11/19/2023

Don’t forget to grab wine for Thanksgiving dinner! You need to come take advantage of this Merlot case sale for $150! We are open today, Sunday, November 19th from 12-6pm.

We will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving. However, we will be back open on November 24th for The Civil War Game and an Escape from Black Friday Shopping. We will have deals on cases and bottles of wine all weekend long. Stay tuned for more details on some of our best holiday bundles to date!🤩

11/18/2023

Will you be at the Aurora Wine and Chocolate Walk? Come find us at Granny Fi’s we will be pouring tastings and selling wine! This is an event you won’t want to miss😍 head over to our page to find the link!

11/17/2023

Introducing the Buffalo Chicken Sliders! Crispy fried chicken fritters tossed in his homemade traditional buffalo sauce on pretzel buns topped with arugula and a blue cheese celery aioli. 🧡 Don't miss the opportunity to try them out this weekend!

Did you know we update our specials on our website? Head over to the “visit” page and click on “kitchen menu” to view our weekly specials.

✨Nov. 16-19 ✨

11/16/2023

We’ve got new wines coming down the pipeline soon, which makes us reminiscent of the abundant harvest we had this year! We can’t wait to share more details on the upcoming releases. In the mean time we will see you for for half-priced glasses of wine or throughout the weekend.🍷

11/10/2023

Have you stopped by the Tasting Room recently? We’ve heard the requests and you can now find the Spinach and Artichoke Dip on our Kitchen Menu! We will be open during Veteran’s Day weekend, please stop by for a bite to eat and a wine tasting. Cheers to the weekend! 🥂

11/09/2023

11/09/2023

Photo courtesy: MacKenzie Hughes Photography

11/09/2023

Photo courtesy - Kenzie Irene Photography

11/09/2023

We can’t wait to have the Two Bit Brothers in the Tasting Room this Saturday!

The Two Bit Brothers are back at Aurora Colony Vineyard & Winery Saturday, November 11th, 4:00-6:00m. Join the band in the tasting room for live tunes, wine tasting and delicious food off the kitchen menu. For reservations or more information, click on the link below. Aurora Colony Vineyards
https://acvwine.com/event/live-music-in-the-tasting-room-two-bit-brothers/

11/03/2023

This weeks specials! Come grab them 11/2-11/5🤩

10/27/2023

Another weekly special, ACV Reuben😋
Dark rye bread layered with swiss cheese, sauerkraut, corned beef and thousand island dressing. Grilled & served with fries or salad. Chef Dave has done it again!

10/27/2023

One of our Weekly Specials October 26th-29th! Spaghetti Bolognese, served with your choice of Meatball or Italian Sausage. Gluten free penne pasta available upon request. Pairs well with our new 2021 Sangiovese. Trust us, it tastes just as good as it looks. 🤤

Come out and try this special tomorrow evening during our Friday night live music 6-8pm. We can’t wait to host the BlackSmith Neighbors!

10/26/2023

Hey friends, Friday, October 27th join us in the Tasting Room from 6-8pm for live music by BlackSmith Neighbors! No cover. Just live music, great wine and delicious food from our chef!

10/24/2023

Engaged at a vineyard✅ With a lovely picnic set up, stunning photos and exceptional wines!

If you are interested in setting up a surprise engagement, wedding or special event, we would love to help you!

Picnic: 🧀
Photographer: Wine: 🍷

10/22/2023

Yesterday we surprised John, the winery owner, for his 75th birthday.🥳 It sure was a night to remember full of friends and family. 🎉 Make sure to wish him a very happy birthday when you see him next! 🎂 🍷

10/20/2023

Aurora Colony Vineyards invites you out to enjoy the hues of the season while sipping on exceptional wines that help you savor the flavors of the season! What is your favorite wine to drink during the fall season? Right now are go to fall favorites is our 2018 Cascade Cuvée and the 2019 Merlot!

10/19/2023

✨Note: Thursday 10/19 we will be closing at 5:30pm for a private event✨

2017 Chardonnay is on our new Tasting Flight👏🏼Or you can try a glass for half the price on Thursday’s!

A medium bodied Chardonnay with notes of green apple, lightly toasted nuts and citrus to round out the finish. 100% barrel fermented and aged in a blend of neutral barrels for 10 months.

07/28/2023

Wooohooo! Tomorrow Gates open at 5pm!

07/25/2023

Cheers to being in the thick of wedding season🥂Another beautiful wedding in the books! This past weekend our team catered a 250 person wedding. We love using our beautiful space to host couples during one of the happiest days of their lives! 🍷🤍🌿

07/20/2023

The 2019 Viognier is full of tropical flavors; notes of apricot, peach and a citrus finish🧡🍑🍋✨Come try a glass half-priced for because it is currently on case sale for $120💛☀️

12/28/2022

Did you know that tucked away just past our Tasting Room, we have a large event center and amphitheater that are wonderful venues for weddings, corporate events, music festivals, and more? Contact our venue coordinator at [email protected] for more information about renting this beautiful venue. (Photos courtesy: Joni Loraine Photography and Miranda Jean Photography)

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas, from your friends at Aurora Colony Vineyards!🎅🏻

12/24/2022

Last call for holiday wine! The tasting room will be open today until 4pm! We'd love to see your smiling faces on this rainy Christmas Eve!

12/23/2022

We are sorry to announce that tonight's Holiday Concert and Wine/Appetizer Tasting has been CANCELED due to inclement weather. 😞 Guests with reservations to the event will receive refunds via Tock. Oh, Mother Nature, why do you have to spoil our fun?!

12/21/2022

Last chance for tickets to this Friday's Holiday Concert and Wine/Appetizer Pairing event! Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased through tonight at midnight. The event originally featured the Ellen Whyte Trio, but due to illness, the trio will be not performing. BUT we are excited to announce that Robbie Laws will be joining us instead and promises to put on a wonderful show! Click below to purchase your tickets today!

JOIN US ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 FROM 7-9PM FOR A BLUES HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH ROBBIE LAWS! Join us for along with appetizers paired with tastings of special selections of Aurora Colony Vineyards' wine! Due to illness, the Ellen Whyte Trio will not be performing at the event. However, we are excited to....