Rickreall, Oregon(1-31-05) - (Rickreall, Oregon) According to the Neilsen industry report for retail wine sales in Portland, the number one selling Pinot Noir in 2004 was produced by Eola Hills Wine Cellars in Rickreall, Oregon. Just 20 minutes west of Salem and 30 minutes north of Corvallis, Eola Hills Wine Cellars is in the heart of prime Oregon wine country. They've been winning awards for years and manage to produce quality wines while keeping them affordable to wine enthusiasts. In 2002, Wine & Spirits Magazine recognized Eola Hills as one of the top 20 producers in the nation of "wines of great value".

"With over 250 wineries in Oregon, it's quite an accomplishment for us to have reached this mark. It says a lot for our hard working employees, distributors and retailers," offered Eola Hills' business manager Eric Rogers. "It also says a lot about the support of our customers. They've been growing in numbers and we have a lot to thank them for, considering their many choices".

Much of Eola Hills' success emanates from the winery itself where they're very enthusiastic about their events. Their "Sunday Brunch in the Cellar", "Sports Road Trips", and "Bike Oregon Wine Country" events cater to people who want to experience Oregon in a unique way. Their "Corksniffer" wine club allows wine lovers across America to "taste" Oregon as well.

"We like to say that making friends is as important as making wine, and is turns out, we get to enjoy both with a good deal of satisfaction, " added winery Founder and President, Tom Huggins.

For more on Eola Hills wines and events, see www.eolahillswinery.com or contact Eric Rogers, eric-rogers@eolahillswinery.com, 800-291-6730.


Eola Hills Wine Cellars is on highway 99 in Rickreall, Oregon, just west of Salem and north of Monmouth and 40 minutes southwest of Portland, the 24th largest market in the nation. Established in 1986, Eola Hills produces approximately 100,000 gallons of wine a year, and is the sixth largest producer in the state among approximately 250 wineries. Oregon ranks 2nd in the U.S. for number of wineries and ranks 4th for production output.

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EOLA HILLS WINE CELLARS
501 South Pacific Highway 99W
Rickreall, OR 97371
1-800-291-6730 (503) 623-2405 Fax: (503)623-0350

CONTACT
Eric Rogers
EOLA HILLS WINE CELLARS
501 South Pacific Highway 99W
Rickreall, OR 97371
1-800-291-6730 (503) 623-2405 Fax: (503)623-0350
eric-rogers@eolahillswinery.com

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