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PANTHER CREEK NEWSLETTER - JUNE 1, 2005  
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In this edition:  
 
- WINEMAKER'S NOTE  
- NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY  
- WINE AND WHEELS  
- MCMINNVILLE AREA ATTRACTIONS  
 
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE  
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All of us here at Panther Creek Cellars would like to thank everyone who  
visited and tasted with us over the Memorial Day Weekend. Once again, we  
spent the three days catching up with old friends and making new ones. We  
hope to see you all again over the Thanksgiving Weekend (or on any Saturday)  
and hope you have a safe and happy Summer.  
 
Cheers,  
 
Michael Stevenson - Winemaker  
 
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NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY  
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Due to the overwhelming success of our Second Saturday tastings, Panther Creek  
is pleased to announce that it will be open EVERY SATURDAY between Memorial  
Weekend and Thanksgiving Weekend. Now, you won't have to try to remember what  
Saturday we're open, because it's every Saturday!  
 
Please note that we are changing the hours of our Saturday tastings to be 12 to 5pm.  
 
Thanks to everyone who has attended our Second Saturday tastings. We enjoy chatting  
with you and appreciate the feedback. We hope to see you soon!  
 
In addition to the tasting, we are excited to have available signed copies of Linda  
Kaplan's brand new book, "My First Crush, Misadventures in Wine Country," featuring  
Ron Kaplan's photography. Liz Dolan, ABC Radio 'Satellite Sister', says, "I suggest  
you uncork a bottle of Panther Creek Pinot noir, pour yourself a glass, pull your best  
reading chair into a sunny spot and savor the fruits of Linda's labors, both this  
book and her wine...I am making this book required reading for all my friends...".  
 
Map and Driving Directions - http://www.panthercreekcellars.com/map.cfm  
"My First Crush" - http://www.myfirstcrushbook.com  
 
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WINE AND WHEELS  
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Wine and Wheels; The Bike Gallery and Panther Creek Cellars take you on a  
wine country tour.  
 
Join us for a free tour of beautiful Yamhill County wine country. The day  
starts with a 1.5 - 2 hour casual bike ride. This supported ride features  
vineyards and the area's wine growing landscape and will include an expert  
from Panther Creek Cellars who will provide interpretive dialog along the  
route. Bike Gallery will be present to assist with any flat tires or mechanical  
 
 
issues - no dirty hands during the wine tasting. Return to the winery for a  
real treat: a Panther Creek Cellars winery tour and wine tasting.  
 
When: JUNE 11, JULY 16, and AUG 27  
Meet at the Bike Gallery - Beaverton at 7:45 am to carpool, or at 9:00 am at  
Panther Creek Cellars, 455 North Irvine McMinnville, Oregon.  
 
Helmets are required, and weather-appropriate cycling wear is recommended.  
Bring a bag lunch and a bottle of water.  
 
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MCMINNVILLE AREA ATTRACTIONS  
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DINING:  
 
Nick's Italian Cafe - http://www.nicksitaliancafe.com/  
Bistro Maison - http://www.bistromaison.com/  
La Rambla - 238 N.E. Third St., 503-435-2126  
Golden Valley Brew Pub - http://www.goldenvalleybrewery.com/  
Trask Brewery & Public House - 527 NE Third St., 503-435-2382  
McMenamins Hotel Oregon Brew Pub - http://www.hoteloregon.com/index.php?loc=7&id=470  
 
LODGING:  
 
Willakenzie House B&B - http://www.willakenziehouse.com/  
Youngberg Hill B&B - http://www.youngberghill.com/  
Mattey House B&B - http://www.matteyhouse.com/  
McMenamins Hotel Oregon - http://www.hoteloregon.com/index.php?loc=7&id=470  
For a complete list of lodging arrangements -  
http://www.ipnc.org/travel_and_lodging/lodging.php  
 
ATTRACTIONS:  
 
Evergreen Aviation Museum (Spruce Goose) - http://www.sprucegoose.org  
Oregon Garden - http://www.oregongarden.org/  
 
For more information about visiting McMinnville check out this Seattle  
Post Intelligencer article:  
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/getaways/202880_shorttrips09.html  
 
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Panther Creek Cellars  
455 N. Irvine  
McMinnville, OR 97128  
503.472.8080  
http://www.panthercreekcellars.com