Upcoming Events

Closed for the winter…or are we?!?

Is your wine glass empty?  Missing your favorite Cubanisimo Wines?  Planning a visit and want to stop by?  Give us a call at (503) 588-1763 and see if we’re here or make an appointment for a future visit.  One of us will likely be around the vineyard during the winter months (weather permitting).  We are always happy to see our customers.

Can’t find us at the vineyard?  We will be at several Wine & Food Festivals this winter.  You can catch us in Salem, Portland, Newport, McMinnville and even Key West.  Check out our Upcoming Events section for more info.

Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

Thursday – Sunday | February 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th

It wouldn’t be winter on the coast without the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. It’s the premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival. Artists and Craftsmen will show-case a variety of fine art, sculpture, photography, pottery, and jewelry. Pacific Northwest Wineries will be pouring the finest of wines and culinary professionals will serve cuisines of delectable delights sure to entice our palates.

Since 1978 the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival has attracted visitors from around the world to the central Oregon coast. The 2012 festival promises to be packed with all of the fun, food and wine you’ve come to know and love at the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival!
Location: The South Beach Marina Parking Lot, near the Rogue Ales Warehouse, 2320 OSU Drive, just south of downtown Newport.

Theme: “Swingin’ on the Vine for the 35th Time”

You must be 21 years or older to attend this event and must have valid ID (no exceptions).

* The site is smoke free and handicapped accessible.

Parking and Transportation
* Parking is available at the festival site for $5.00.
* Free shuttle buses (including extended Saturday evening hours!) will run on a regular schedule from downtown Newport and major hotels. Maps are available at local businesses and at the Chamber.
* Cab service and water taxis are also available for a nominal fee.

Wine Dinner at Gamberetti’s Italian Restaurant in Downtown Salem

Cubanisimo Vineyards will be the featured wine at Gamberetti’s Wine Dinner on Wednesday March 7th at6:30 pm.

They will be serving a 4 course meal paired with Cubanisimo Vineyards Wine.

Come out and eat a great meal and say Hi!

SIP! McMinnville Wine & Food Classic

 

Sip – The 19th Annual McMinnville Wine & Food Classic – will be held at the Evergreen Space Museum, in the heart of Oregon Wine Country on March 9th, 10th and 11th.

Superb cuisine — Fine art and crafts — Guest chef demonstrations — Live music — AND wine tasting from some of the best Wineries and Vineyards in Oregon!

General admission is $15.00 and includes: *Admission to the Evergreen Space Museum *Live musical entertainment *Wine Tasting Classes *Access to 160 of the area’s premier Wine, Food and Art vendors.

Ticket price does not include wine tasting fees, which may vary by vendor and are collected at vendor booths.

Enjoy the culinary variety and relaxed atmosphere. Watch some of the area’s best Chefs in the Northwest demonstrate their skills.

Talk with winemakers and vitners and learn the intricacies of their trade. Purchase by the taste, glass, bottle or case.

Visit with the artisans and view their work which is available for purchase. First 1000 Attendees will receive a free wine glass on Friday. See you there! Come and see why so many people call the McMinnville Wine & Food Classic an event not to be missed!

Tickets can be purchased here.

REDUCED ON SITE PARKING $5.  NO STROLLERS ALLOWED AT THE EVENT.

March Salsa Lessons & Wine Tasting

March 17th at 5pm

$15 per person | $10 for Wine Club Members

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Wine Tasting and Salsa Dancing – well it’s not green beer but come out anyway.  You can always get green beer after the lessons are over.

The $15 fee includes wine tasting and a 1-hour beginners-level salsa dance lesson. Our lessons are taught by Mz. Jitterbug, a local dance instructor here in Salem, OR. They are held in our wine tasting room during the winter months.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon by emailing Vino@CubanisimoVineyards.com, or by calling (503)588-1763. Pre-payment is required for groups of 5 or more.

 

Equinox in the Eola-Amity Hills 2012

 

Come howl at the moon and celebrate the Equinox in the Eola-Amity Hills!  This is our fourth year of this very successful event.

Our guests will love the chance to taste wines and discuss the vintage with many of the key principals of the Eola-Amity Hills winemaking community.

The participant list is still being finalized, but last year we assembled 27 wineries from the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, and even a few from outside the AVA who make wines from Eola-Amity Hills fruit.

Enjoy fantastic sweet and savory bites to complement your wine tasting experience from some of the best restaurants and caterers in our area!

When: March 24th 2012 7:00PM to 10:00PM

Where: Zenith Vineyard 5657 Zena Rd NW Salem Here is a map.

Wines:   Last year 27 amazing wineries poured including:  Amity Vineyards; Argyle Winery; Bethel Heights Vineyard; Bjornson Vineyard; Brooks Wines; Bryn Mawr Vineyards; Calamity Hill Vineyard;Carter Vineyard; Cherry Hill Winery; Crawford Beck Vineyard; Cristom Vineyards; Cubanisimo Vineyards; Dobbes Family Estate; Dukes Family Vineyards; Evesham Wood Winery; Holloran Vineyard Wines; Lewman Vineyard; Methven Family Vineyards and Winery; Mystic Wine; Redhawk Winery; Rizzo Winery; St. Innocent Winery; Stangeland Vineyards; Toluca Lane; Witness Tree Vineyard, Zenith Vineyard and ZIVO Wines.

Admission: $40 per person, buy your Admission online - print and keep your receipt as your entry to the event.  NOTE:  NO TICKETS WILL BE MAILED TO YOU… YOUR RECEIPT, OR EVEN JUST THE NAME OF THE PURCHASER WILL BE YOUR ADMISSION (YOU ARE ON A LIST).

 

Tasting Room Opens on April 1st

We’re not joking, the wine tasting room will resume daily wine tastings on April 1st, 2011 from 11am-5pm.  Come on by and see us.  It might nbe a little chilly but bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful view and the great wine.

Miami Wine Club Reception 4/13/12

Cubanisimo Vineyards will be having a Wine Club Reception and Meet & Greet on Friday April 13th in Brickell, Florida

Save the Date – More information to follow!

Monthly Salsa Lessons & Wine Tasting

Salsa Dancers

April 21st at 5pm

Lessons are $15 per person, which includes wine tasting.  Amigo Wine Club Members Price: $10

The lesson is one hour long, taught by Mz. Jitterbug at the Cubanisimo Vineyards Tasting Room.

Cubanisimo will remain open after the lessons to encourage dance practice, and general enjoyment.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon by emailing Vino@CubanisimoVineyards.com with your name & phone number, or by calling (503)588-1763. Pre-payment is required for groups of 5 or more.