{"id":279293,"date":"2026-05-21T10:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/279293\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:23:24","slug":"good-pour-tasting-takes-guests-to-oregon-wine-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/279293\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Pour tasting takes guests to Oregon wine country"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oregon Wine Country is coming to Orlando, and for a very reasonable $25, you\u2019re invited to take a five-wine tasting tour of some good pours, courtesy of, not surprisingly, The Good Pour in Winter Park<\/a>, where a portion of your purchases helps support local charities of your choice.<\/p>\n

At 6 p.m. May 28, join Orlando foodie influencer (and native Oregonian) Christina Thomas of Go Epicurista<\/a> for a celebration of Oregon Wine Month.<\/p>\n

Produced in collaboration with Travel Medford, Rogue Valley Vintners and several acclaimed Willamette Valley wineries, guests will engage all five senses as they enjoy five tastes alongside artisanal cheeses, award-winning olive oils, chocolates and more, including Beaver State-themed treats crafted by Orlando-local confectioners.<\/p>\n

Unpretentiousness, says Thomas, is one of the things she loves most about wine from her home state, and that extends to the people who make it.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can enjoy a glass of award-winning Oregon sparkling wine, made in the traditional Champenoise method, with popcorn drizzled with Durant olive oil, or an Oregon Pinot Noir with Harry & David Moose Munch or a Tillamook grilled cheese, just as easily as you can pair them with any elaborate dinner,\u201d says Thomas. \u201cThere is no shame in that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nor will there be in divining all that you can from the pours they\u2019ll be serving.<\/p>\n

Smell the complexity of pinot noirs, chardonnays and ros\u00e9s straight from the Willamette Valley and behold their jewel-toned colors. Enjoy the velvety sensations of cheese and chocolate. And of course, hear the stories of Oregon\u2019s award-winning winemakers, who Thomas says always put farmers first.<\/p>\n

\"JoinJoin Go Epicurista’s Christina Thomas for a figurative walk through Oregon wine country. The influencer and native Oregonian will host a tasting event at The Good Pour in Winter Park on May 28. (Courtesy Go Epicurista)<\/p>\n

\u201cThat commitment truly shows up in the bottle. You can\u2019t mistake an Oregon Pinot Noir with one from California,\u201d she says with pride. \u201cThere is a wonderful sense of place.\u201d<\/p>\n

OK, so the rooftop at The Good Pour isn\u2019t quite the same as the Dundee Hills. You won\u2019t see Mount Hood in the distance. But the feels? Thomas says the wine is enough to conjure them (and she\u2019s happy to dispense travel advice if you\u2019re planning your own getaway).<\/p>\n

Founders take their mix of wine, spirits and philanthropy to more Central Florida cities<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI spend every summer in Oregon visiting my family and exploring wine country every chance I get,\u201d she says.\u00a0 \u201cFrom Portland and the Willamette Valley in the north to Medford and the Rogue Valley in the south, there\u2019s lots of great food and wine. While I tend to always return to my favorite family-owned wineries, many of whose winemakers have become friends, I love finding new favorites.\u201d<\/p>\n

She\u2019s hoping she can help you find some, too.<\/p>\n

Find me on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter or Instagram\u00a0@amydroo<\/a>\u00a0or on the OSFoodie Instagram account\u00a0@orlando.foodie<\/a>. Email:\u00a0amthompson@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>, For more foodie fun, join the\u00a0Let\u2019s Eat, Orlando Facebook group<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you go<\/p>\n

Sip + Savor Oregon \u2026 in Orlando: 6 p.m. May 28 at The Good Pour, 631 S. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park. Tickets: $25, available at goodpour.com\/products\/wines-of-oregon-a-guided-tasting-may-28<\/a>. Includes five tasting pours, food, treats and $10 shopping credit toward purchases from the evening\u2019s selections.<\/p>\n

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