Oregon Pinot Noir “March Madness” Bracket Challenge
You’re invited to taste and vote your way through 64 handpicked Oregon Pinot Noirs from the 2022 vintage. It’s a bracket-style showdown at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Each session, you’ll try wines head-to-head in blind pairs. Your votes decide which labels advance. By the end of March, one will be declared the best. Seats are limited.
How It Works
- 64 premium wines, head-to-head, bracket-style.
- Six official evening tastings in March, each featuring 16 wines.
- Blind voting, with winners moving on to the next round.
- Tickets: $50 per evening, or $120 for a 3-pack.
- Friday Night Flights (Jan 17 – Feb 28) will whittle down the initial 64 to the top 32.
Event Schedule
Round of 32 (Part 1)
Tuesday, March 4. 6PM
Taste 16 wines in 8 matches. Vote on favorites and help shape the bracket for the next session.
Round of 32 (Part 2)
Thursday, March 6. 6PM
Continue narrowing down the field. Expect fresh matchups and more surprises.
“Sweet 16”
Tuesday, March 11. 6PM
The winners face off. See how your favorites stack up as the bracket tightens.
“Elite 8”
Thursday, March 13. 6PM
Only the top contenders remain. Each match promises tough choices and surprising reveals.
“Final 4”
Tuesday, March 18. 6PM
The tension builds with these last few head-to-head battles.
“Championship”
Thursday, March 20. 6PM
The top two go bottle-to-bottle. One walks away as the best Oregon Pinot Noir of 2022.
Join Us for the Wine Showdown!
Backcountry Wine Tasting Room
1080 SE Division St., Portland, OR
Casual lounge, bottle shop, and event space, all focused on Pacific Northwest wines.
Join the March Madness Wine Showdown!
Don’t miss out on the ultimate wine tasting experience! Dive into the excitement of our March Madness Wine Showdown and discover your new favorite wines. Secure your spot today and be part of the fun at the Backcountry Wine Tasting Room, home of the Cascadia Wine Store.