Some people trading the crowds on Black Friday for the vineyard
Barrels of wine sit aging at Hillcrest Vineyards near Roseburg, Ore. By Glen Beeby KPIC NewsROSEBURG, Ore. -- Most people know the day after Thanksgiving is one of the biggest shopping days for retailers, but did you also know it's one of the best days for the wine industry? Because some wineries in other areas are only open the day after Thanksgiving and once more in the spring, it has turned Black Friday into a popular day for all wineries.
Most local wineries will pull out all the stops with food and music, while others might offer free tastings with some behind the scenes tours. A lot of experienced wine tasters love the new releases, but it's also a great time for new people to learn more while trying a wide variety of wines. "It's something special we give people, the opportunity to come out and see what we are doing, and really try to cater, I think to the locals in particular. We usually show them a great experience, which is a great plus," said DeMara. If you plan on hitting some different wineries, you should plan ahead of time by checking out tasting fees and locations. Anyone who goes tasting should remember to have a designated driver or hire a shuttle service to drive your group around. |
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Owner of Hillcrest Vineyards, Dyson DeMara, says Black Friday has become really big for local wineries in the last couple of years. "In the beginning we really just saw a few locals out here, but now we are beginning to see an overflow of people from outside of the area, and it's a time that family is together and they can go explore. And, it's an indoor sport, so if Thanksgiving weekend, if the weather is bad you can go bowl or wine tasting, and I think wine tasting looks pretty good," said DeMara.
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