North by Northwest: Oregon & Washington in the Glass

Schedule

Sun Aug 09 2026 at 03:30 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

The Royce Detroit | Detroit, MI

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Cool climate, big flavor. The Pacific Northwest is quietly making some of America's best wine, and it's time you knew it!
About this Event

While everyone's busy talking about Napa, the Pacific Northwest has been quietly building one of the most exciting wine scenes in the country. Oregon and Washington couldn't be more different from each other, and that's exactly what makes this region so fascinating.


Oregon's Willamette Valley has become Pinot Noir territory, and for good reason. Cool nights, misty mornings, and patient winemakers coax out wines that are elegant, earthy, and a little bit moody, closer in spirit to Burgundy than anything from California. Cross into Washington, and the story flips entirely. The Columbia Valley's high desert climate, scorching days, and cold nights produce bold, structured reds that punch way above their price point.


In this tasting class, we'll pour our way through both states, tasting how latitude, elevation, and stubborn independent winemakers shape flavor in wildly different directions. You'll learn why Oregon Pinot has critics losing their minds, why Washington Cabernet deserves way more attention than it gets, and why this corner of the country might be America's most underrated wine region.


No stuffiness, no gatekeeping, just seriously good wine and the stories behind it. Come curious, leave with a new favorite bottle.


Spots are limited — grab yours before they're gone.


Ticket Price Includes:

  • Flight of six carefully curated wines
  • Expert professional instruction
  • Gratuity for our hard-working, tips-based bartending team
  • Ticket prices are now inclusive of Eventbrite fees


Note: We respectfully ask that if you have been ill or have been exposed to someone with a viral illness that you abstain from group events. Please reach out with questions: [email protected].


REFUND POLICY

The Royce will offer a full refund (excluding Eventbrite fees) up to seven days or more in advance of the class date. No other exceptions will be made for refund requests. Tickets can be transferred. When you register for a class, you agree to these terms. Please reach out to [email protected] for transfer requests and additional questions.


CANCELLATION POLICY

The Royce reserves the right to cancel an event in the event of a catastrophe or should reservations remain below the cost necessary to host the event. When you register for a class, you agree to these terms. The Royce commits to notify attendees ASAP and refund the full ticket price to the original payment method through Eventbrite.

Must be 21+ to consume alcohol and to attend this class. Please drink responsibly.

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Where is it happening?

The Royce Detroit, 76 West Adams Avenue, Detroit, United States

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Tickets

USD 65.87

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