Organically Grown Wine Conference

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

Now with two years in the books, attendees experienced farmer-led learning and collaboration geared toward growers, producers, media, buyers, and other stakeholders who care about quality, sustainability, and authenticity.

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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

  • 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)

  • Panel: The Nitty Gritty of Incorporating Livestock into the Vineyard

    More than just a social media opportunity — this in-depth discussion covers animal breeds, livestock-friendly cover crops, infrastructure, microbiology, labor requirements and constraints, and the honest accounting of how to succeed (and fail) in viti-pastoral management. Moderated by Bryan Berenguer, Chair of the Viticulture Program at Chemeketa College.

    Moderator: Bryan Berenguer

    • Clare Carver | Big Table Farm

    • Steven Hagen | Antiquum Farm

    • Madeleine Rowan Davis | Antica Terra

    • Luisa Ponzi | Lerzi

    • Nathan Wood | Johan

  • Tasting: Grazed Wines — Do Grazed Vines Make Better Wines?

    A panel of winemakers producing wine from vineyards with an integrated livestock component will present wines from grazed vines and share their assessment of grape and wine quality from these sites.

    • Clare Carver | Big Table Farm

    • Luisa Ponzi | Lerzi

    • Morgan Beck | Johan

    • Steven Hagen | Antiquum Farm

  • Field Day at Chemeketa: Organic Floor Management & Powdery Mildew Monitoring

    Control of powdery mildew and weeds are the two greatest challenges facing organic winegrowers each season. Four companies on the leading edge of these issues will demonstrate tools and products being used to sustainably manage both.

    • Sheep from Naked Grazing

    • Floor Management Implements from Clemens

    • Powdery Mildew Spore Trapping for Monitoring and Adjusting Spray Programs by Revolution Crop Consultants

    • Cover Crops for Biodiversity by Buzz Seed

  • Tickets available via Eventbrite

2026 Sponsors

FOUNDING “Salmanzar” SponsorS

Sustainability “Methuselah” Sponsors

Vine to Market “Jeraboam” Partners

Organic Steward “Demi” Partners

Community “Piccolo” Partners

Sponsorship Opportunities

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