At Knudsen Vineyards, we believe wine is about more than what’s in the glass—it’s about the people who gather around it. It’s about community, connection, and creating space for everyone to feel welcome. That’s why this June, we’re celebrating Pride Month with purpose, partnering with organizations that are making wine country a more inclusive and joyful place for all.
5% for Pride: Drink with Purpose
Throughout the month of June, 5% of every purchase from our Family Series wines will be donated to Wine Country Pride, a grassroots nonprofit doing amazing work to uplift and empower the LGBTQ+ community in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. When you raise a glass, you’re helping raise awareness—and vital funds—for events, education, and advocacy that make a real difference.
Lifting Up Our Community
Wine Country Pride is more than a celebration—it’s a movement of belonging. From vibrant parades to meaningful conversations, they’re creating spaces where everyone feels seen, safe, and valued. We’re proud to support their mission and stand alongside those who are working to make our wine region a place where diversity is not just accepted, but celebrated.
Queer Wine Fest: A First Worth Toasting
One event we’re especially excited about this year is the first-ever Queer Wine Fest, hosted by Remy Wines and curated by Remy Drabkin—winemaker, community leader, and McMinnville’s interim mayor. This groundbreaking festival will showcase more than 30 wines from 16 queer-owned, queer-made, and queer-grown wineries from across Oregon, California, and Washington. It’s a celebration of identity, resilience, and some seriously fantastic wine.
Walking the Talk
At Knudsen, we’re committed to doing our part to build an industry that reflects the full spectrum of voices and experiences in our community. Our own Page Knudsen Cowles proudly serves on the Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion (DEBI) Committee of the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, working to make sure the culture of wine is as inclusive as it is inspiring.
So this June, we invite you to join us in raising a glass—to love in all its forms, to progress that lifts everyone, and to a wine country where everyone belongs.
With pride,
The Knudsen Vineyards Family
