The French Grape Harvest Winemaker's Dinner unites Eola Hills Winery with Sybaris Bistro for a spectacular pairing of food and wine. Winemaker Steve Anderson expertly pairs exceptional Eola Hills wine with each course.

Chef Matthew Bennett, who co-owns Sybaris with his wife Janel, works with local farmers and ranchers to obtain the freshest ingredients and to help promote sustainable living within the Willamette Valley region. The restaurant's menu changes monthly to reflect the best products that the season has to offer.

"The goal of our winemaker's dinner is to bring people together to enjoy good food and good wine. The menu is rustic and uncomplicated and paired with wines to complement each course. We want to reflect what we promote in our restaurant; people having fun and taking pleasure in exceptional food."

The dinner takes place at Eola Hills Winery on Friday, September 28. Tickets are $59. Call for reservation at (800) 291-6730. Eola Hills Winery is located at 501 South Pacific Hwy, Rickreall. Sybaris Bistro is located at 442 W. 1st Ave., Albany.

Sticky situation

Join two local wineries as they host grape-stomping events  September 22 and 23.
Willamette Valley Vineyards hosts its Grape Stomp Championship each day from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The two-person "stomper" and "swabber" team that produces the most juice will qualify for the World Grape Stomping Championship in Santa Rosa, Calif. Admission is $5 for adults and includes a Riedel wine glass. Visit willamettevalleyvineyards.com  or call (800) 344-9463 for more information.
St. Josef's Winery is hosting its 25th annual Grape Stomping Festival from noon until dusk.

Celebrate the harvest crush and enjoy Bavarian music, bratwurst and sauerkraut as well as wine tasting. Join in the fun and don't be afraid to get a little sticky. Admission is $10 for adults. For more details contact the winery at (503) 651-3190.