June in Portland means the return of sunshine and roses — and the city's most famous celebration, the Rose Festival. On June 14, Rosé in the Rose City, an officially sanctioned Rose Festival event, will bring 18 North Willamette Valley wineries to Portland for an afternoon of summer sipping.

Though the sometimes underappreciated rosé (featured varieties will range broadly from sweet to dry) certainly be the star, other summer varietals such as Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and sparkling wine will be available to taste as well, along with exclusive, limited-edition tastings.

The event takes place at Montgomery Park (2701 NW Vaughn St., Portland) on Thursday, June 14 from 5–8 PM. Tickets are $25, and include wine tastings, light food pairings and a commemorative wine glass.

If you settle on a favorie pink drink, take it home with you--wines will be available to purchase in any assortment by the bottle or the case with special event discounts. 

Rosé in the Rose City participants include:

Abbey Creek Vineyard
A Blooming Hill Vineyard
Apolloni Vineyards
Cooper Mountain Vineyards
David Hill Vineyard & Winery
Dion Vineyards
Elk Cove Vineyards
Garden Vineyards
Helvetia Vineyards
Kramer Vineyards
Montinore Estate
Oak Knoll Winery
Patton Valley Vineyards
Plum Hill Vineyards
Ponzi Vineyards
Provincial Vineyards
SakéOne
Tualatin Estate Vineyards

Are you a fan of rosé? Sound off in the comments.

Top photo via Flickr user roberta zouain; bottom photo via NW Willamette Vintners on Facebook

Event Date: 06/14
Event Time: 5-8 PM
Location: Montgomery Park
Price: $25
Type: Wine
Website: shop.northwillamettevintners.org/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=63