Lenné blind tastings may return at our new location at Distaff Wine Co. in Newberg. Details TBD.
Here was our 2022 Blind Tastings schedule.
- February 19, 2022 -- Pinot Noirs from Burgundy, France.
- April 9, 2022 -- Oregon pinot noirs. The Oregon Wine Press profiled this event.
- June 18, 2022 -- Red vs. Black. Oregon pinot noirs, Dundee Hills vs. Yamhill-Carlton.
- August 20, 2022 -- Chardonnays from around the world. (California, France, Oregon, + mystery!)
- October 22, 2022 -- Pinot Noirs from around the world. (California, France, Oregon, + mystery!)
What is a Blind Tasting?

Watch a video recording of a blind tasting from August 2020 here. (Part one and part two.)
The tasting and comparison is fun, but the real excitement comes during the reveal. Lenné staff double blinds all the selections; one person puts the bottles into bags, then a second mixes them up and numbers them 1-8. This way neither we or the guests have any idea which wine is which.
Steve then speaks a bit about that wine, the region, the vineyard, the winemaking techniques, etc, giving guests insight into why each wine shows as it does. This continues wine by wine and often results in applause, laughter, or gasps of surprise as the group discovers what they really think about the wines that they've never before truly blind evaluated.

Our blind tastings are themed so the wines offered are related and comparable, and all from the same vintage. Examples:
- High end Oregon Pinot Noirs; all wines retail for $100+.
- French Burgundies; 7 Pinot Noirs from France + 1 Lenne wine.
- Red vs. Black -- Oregon Pinot noirs, 4 from Dundee Hills (red-fruited from the volcanic Jory soil) and 4 from Yamhill-Carlton (black-fruited from marine-sedimentary soil).
- Oregon chardonnays, or Chardonnays from around the world.
- Pinot Noir around the world, typically includes wines from California, Oregon, France, and New Zealand.
Please let us know if you have additional questions or would like to be notified about upcoming blind tastings. Email us at steve@lenneestate.com or call the tasting room: 503-956-2256.
