Skål Night with Laurel Ridge
Wed, Aug 13
|Nordia House
Join us on Skål Night for a tasting from one of our wonderful local wineries, Laurel Ridge!
Time & Location
Aug 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
About
Cost
Nordic Northwest Members: $12
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General Admission: $17
Arts for All: $5
(Tickets are limited to two people per Oregon Trail card. Please be prepared to show Oregon Trail card at the door.)
Please note, all sales are final
Skål is translated as cheers or good health! Bring your friends and family for a toast at Nordic Northwest. Laurel Ridge will be offering tastings with the option to purchase their product with light refreshments provided such as crackers, cheese hummus, salami, veggies, and fruit.
We are happy to be partnering with local organization who have been great community partners. We welcome them to celebrate their craft.
This is a family friend event, but you must be 21 years or older to drink alcohol.
About the Winery
Nestled in the Yamhill-Carlton sub-appellation of Oregon's Willamette Valley AVA, Laurel Ridge Winery began with a vision. In 1974, founder David Teppola purchased an estate he lovingly named Finn Hill—a tribute to his Finnish heritage. The property featured Willakenzie Loam soil, which many of David's industry colleagues dismissed as too nutrient-poor for quality grape production. David, however, recognized its potential for creating complex, nuanced wines by encouraging vines to develop deeper root systems.
Shortly after acquiring Finn Hill, David met and married Susan, who quickly embraced his passion for viticulture. In 1986, the couple transformed their dream into reality, evolving from grape growers to winemakers with the establishment of Laurel Ridge Winery.
Though David passed away in 2006, his philosophy that "fine wine is made in the vineyard and finished in the winery" continues to guide the family business. In 2015, the Teppola’s elder daughter, Kira, took a more prominent role in the winery and shortly after she was joined by her now husband, Lucas. Laurel Ridge is still helmed by Susan, with daily operations ran by Kira and Lucas and strict quality control is provided by Susan’s grandchildren, Marin and David.
Laurel Ridge has earned distinction for its diverse portfolio of whites, Pinots, and bold reds. The winery also holds the historic distinction of being Oregon's first commercial sparkling wine producer.
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