Organically Grown Wine Conference

April 20-21, 2026 | Willamette Valley, Oregon

Join us for two immersive days of connection, education, and tasting at the 2026 Organically Grown Wine Conference—a gathering at the intersection of organic viticulture, winemaking, market innovation, and the people who are shaping the future of wine.

Building off the successful inaugural 2025 conference, attendees can expect farmer-led learning and collaboration geared toward growers, producers, media, buyers, and other stakeholders who care about quality, sustainability, and authenticity.

The Organically Grown Wine Conference was born from the Willamette Valley’s spirit of cooperation.

We believe the best wines are made from vines grown in living soil.
We believe the best terroirs are inclusive, from people to paramecium
We believe in deepening our commitment to farming practices that revitalize our vineyards and the precious soils that provide so much for us in return.

2026 Program of Events

DAY 1: Monday, April 20

Day 1 of the Organically Grown Wine Conference is geared towards trade, buyers, media and industry members, but open to anyone who is curious about organic wine farming.

The full day conference includes:

Panel Discussion, Lunch + Technical Tasting at Linfield (McMinnville)
Field Tour at Soter Vineyards (Carlton)

**Shuttle transportation will be offered from Portland

The Organic Winegrowers Network is organizing an Organically Grown Wine Conference and Tasting highlighting organically managed vineyards in Oregon. Organizers hope to inspire more of Oregon’s winegrowers to adopt climate-friendly organic farming practices.

Organic Farming in Theory and Practice: Why Content and Context Matter
Certification is just one part of organic winegrowing. This panel brings together 3 respected organic winegrowers from across Oregon to share valuable insights, lessons, and reflections on farming for the larger community around us. Together they’ll discuss farming as a pursuit of relationships, accountability, and shared values in support of healthier ecosystems and deeper human connections.
Moderator: Dana Frank
Panelists:
- Mimi Casteel, Hope Well Wine (Willamette Valley)
- Steven Thompson, Analemma (Columbia Gorge)
- Garett Long, Troon Vineyard (Applegate Valley)
Mentees + Mentors of the Organic Winegrowing Network
Growers present wines from their grapes and wines from grapes grown by a mentor or someone from whom they’ve learned.
- Dai Crisp | Lumos Wine Co
- Jim Prosser | JK Carriere
- and more
Topics:
- Drone Spraying
- Cover Crops for Soil Health
- Soil Tests
With a Sparkling Wine Happy Hour

DAY 2: TUESDAY, April 21

Day 2 of the Organically Grown Wine Conference is geared towards growers, viticulturists, winemakers, and those transitioning to organic practices; trade and media are welcome.

The full day conference includes:

Panel Discussion, Lunch + Technical Tasting at Chemeketa Eola (Salem)
Field Tour at Chemeketa Eola (Salem)
Organic Wine Tasting Event at Stillwater (McMinnville)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Organically grown
wine tasting

Tuesday, April 21 | 5 - 7 pm
The Ground at Stillwater, McMinnville

Join us at The Ground at Stillwater for an exploratory walk-around tasting of a selection of the Willamette Valley's organically grown wines. This event is free and open to attendees of the Organically Grown Wine Conference and the public. Food available to purchase.

Must be 21+ to attend.

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