A Celebration of Rogue Valley Wines

Savor Southern Oregon 2025 is a wrap! Thanks for joining us. See you in June, 2026!

The Rogue Valley’s

Premier Wine Event

Save the Date for Next Year’s Savor Southern Oregon

June 12 & 13, 2026

Bigham Knoll Campus 

Brought to you by Travel Medford 

Event Highlights

Experience

Rogue Valley Wine

Check out the 2025 winners!

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Friday

Educational Course

Where: Ballroom at Bigham Knoll School House

A Two-in-One Wine Education Experience

Featuring: Discover Rogue Valley Wines & What is Southern Oregon’s Signature Grape?

Join ten of Southern Oregon’s premier winemakers for a dynamic and immersive tasting class that combines two of our most beloved sessions into one unforgettable event.

Begin with Discover Rogue Valley Wines, an interactive exploration of the region’s rich diversity in terroir, varietals, and winemaking styles. Whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ll gain deeper insight into what makes Southern Oregon truly unique—all while tasting your way through four expertly curated flights.

Next, dive into What is Southern Oregon’s Signature Grape?, a spirited and engaging conversation led by the winemakers themselves. With over 70 varietals grown in the region, the debate is lively and the pours are generous.

Come sip, learn, and uncover the depth, complexity, and identity of Southern Oregon wine—one glass at a time.

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Friday

VIP Tasting 4 to 8pm

VIP Experience

Where: Historic Bigham Knoll Campus, Jacksonville, OR

Indulge in an unparalleled evening of sophistication and sensory delight at the VIP Tasting, an exclusive event designed for discerning wine lovers. Guests will be welcomed into an intimate setting where winemakers and proprietors personally pour a hand-selected collection of reserve wines, including rare and limited-production vintages not available at the Grand Tasting.

This luxurious experience goes beyond the glass—expertly paired small bites crafted to complement each pour will elevate your tasting journey, all set in the heart of Southern Oregon’s stunning wine country. With limited attendance, you’ll enjoy unmatched access to the passionate minds behind the region’s finest wines, creating space for genuine conversation and deeper understanding of their craft, philosophies, and terroirs.

All wines featured during the VIP Tasting will be available for purchase, offering a rare opportunity to take home what you love.

What’s Included:

  • All reserve wine tastings and gourmet Savor Southern Oregon food pairings

  • Exclusive wine selections not available at the Grand Tasting

  • One-on-one access to winemakers and proprietors

  • Early admission to the Grand Tasting

  • Souvenir VIP wine glass

  • Logoed wine bottle carrier

  • VIP lanyard

This elevated experience is designed to celebrate craftsmanship, community, and connection—join us for a memorable evening of indulgence and discovery.

Testimonials

"Just witnessed history at the very first Savor Southern Oregon! 🍷✨ The tasting experience was incredible - connecting with local winemakers, trying reserve wines you can’t get anywhere else, and celebrating everything that makes our community amazing. There’s nothing like Southern Oregon wine country and the people who make it special. What a way to kick off what’s going to be an epic annual tradition."
-Amanda M.

Saturday

Grand Tasting 12 to 5pm (VIP entry 11am)

Grand Tasting

Where: Historic Bigham Knoll Campus, Jacksonville, OR

Join us for the largest gathering of Rogue Valley wineries under one roof at the Grand Tasting, a vibrant celebration of Southern Oregon’s rich and diverse wine culture. Immerse yourself in a dynamic afternoon of wine, food, and discovery as you explore a selection of wines from some of the region’s most acclaimed wineries.

Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your wine journey, this experience offers something for everyone—taste a wide variety of styles, meet the passionate winemakers behind the bottles, and find your next favorites to take home. Enhance your exploration with light paired bites, and enjoy the option to purchase additional tasting tokens, wines by the glass, and gourmet food items throughout the event.

What’s Included:

  • 5 Tasting Tokens to start your journey

  • Souvenir tasting glass

  • Logoed wine bottle carrier

  • Access to wines available for purchase and expanded food offerings on site

Raise your glass to Southern Oregon—your next favorite wine is waiting to be discovered!

Testimonials

"The incredible Rogue Valley wineries, award-winning sips, delicious local bites, and amazing community vibes—this event was a true celebration of Southern Oregon wine. I loved getting to taste the best of the best Malbecs, White Pinots and everything in between… all poured by the people who crafted them. Looking forward to next year already! "
-Tyler M.