Equinox in the Eola-Amity Hills
Equinox 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, bringing together the wines, people, and perspectives that have shaped one of Oregon’s most distinctive winegrowing regions. This one-day celebration features intimate educational panels at Lingua Franca in the afternoon, followed by an evening Grand Tasting at Zenith Vineyard highlighting wines from across the AVA paired with culinary offerings from local chefs.
Equinox is designed for both wine professionals and engaged consumers seeking a deeper understanding of the Eola-Amity Hills, its history, its terroir, and its continued evolution.
Equinox is the primary annual fundraiser for the Eola-Amity Hills Winegrower’s Association, the non-profit organization of producers, vineyards and associate members dedicated to the promotion of the image and identity of the Eola-Amity Hills as a top-quality wine region in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The Grand Tasting features a silent auction including exclusive weekend getaways and premium wine. All proceeds go to the Eola-Amity Hills Winegrower’s Association.
Evening Grand Tasting 4:00-8:00 PM
Equinox is a special event of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA featuring amazing wineries and food caterers from around the region. The event is hosted at Zenith Vineyard’s indoor winery event venue, ensuring a pleasant evening regardless of what the spring weather throws at s.
When you come to Equinox, you’'ll immerse yourself in the magic of this seasonal transition with community, creativity, and inspiration. Whether you're coming to revel in the changing seasons, enjoy an elegant evening, or connect with others, Equinox at Zenith Vineyard is a moment to renew and celebrate life.
Wineries That Were Featured at Equinox 2025
The following wineries from around the Eola-Amity Hills wine AVA were featured at Equinox 2025:
Caterers and Sponsors that were Featured at Equinox 2025
Culinary offerings included luminaries of the local Oregon food scene such as:
Black-owned and woman-owned Epilogue Kitchen,
woman-owned Wild Pear Restaurants & Catering and Truffle Shuffle Salem
Celebrated fine-dining and veteran-owned Joel Palmer House
Spanish-influenced tapas restaurant The Cozy Taberna
Willaby’s Catering, a long time curator of some of the region’s finest events
The event was made possible with the support of an incredible group of local business sponsors, including:
Revino, which handled recycling empty wine bottles after the event
Northwest Distribution and Storage, a long-time storage affiliate for many Willamette Valley wineries
Casteel Custom Bottling mobile services, which facilitates bottling needs for wineries that do not have their own bottling line
Apogee Events, which provides an interactive 360° camera for attendees to capture memories of events
The Grand Hotel Salem and Bella Collina Bed & Breakfast, the event’s accommodation and shuttle service partners
Special thanks to the Oregon Wine Press for their continued support of the region’s wine community.
Location and Directions to Equinox, hosted at Zenith Vineyard
Equinox is hosted at Zenith Vineyard
Address
5657 Zena Rd NW
Salem, OR 97304
Phone
+1 (503) 932-3540
EV Charging On-Site at Zenith Vineyard
Zenith Vineyard has four Tesla-plug EV Charging stations on-site for event attendees. Note: these are not super-chargers, but they will provide enough charge to top-up your battery while you’re at the vineyard!