From Vineyard to Vinexpo: Three Feather’s Big Moment in Paris 2024
Elise and François had a fabulous time in 2023 at the Vinexpo trade show in Paris Porte de Versailles so they decided to attend again this year. Porte de Versailles has a homey feel to it that attracts buyers and tasters from around the world. Paris is such a lovely city to visit so people often combine business with pleasure.
The Oregon Wine Board (OWB) is diligent in spreading the word worldwide about Oregon Wine and this encourages us to participate. It was a happy bunch of exhibitors, ranging from well-known Stoller and Cristom to smaller brands such as ourselves, that set up stand this year in Paris to welcome importers, distributors, WSET students, wine shop owners, etc.
Alongside the California Wine Institute, other wine producing states were present including Virginia, for the first time, and New York.
We presented Three Feathers 2021 and 2022 wines to a steady stream of visitors. It was a pleasure to share ideas and stories with professionals from around the world. We also met fellow exhibitors and tried their wines.
We were also graced with a visit from the US Ambassador to France, Denise Campbell Bauer. Elise has met Ambassador Bauer at several occasions and was pleased to pose for a photo with her and Agricultural Counselor David Leishman.
We are thrilled to have been featured in the Vinexpo Paris Masterclass entitled Oregon Uncorked: A Journey Through the State’s Top Terroirs. Konstantin Baum, Master of Wine, took us on a fascinating visit of the styles and structures of Oregon wines. His presentation included a fascinating topography of Chehalem Mountains wines, including our Three Feathers 2021 Pinot Gris!
