Oregon Schools get Funding Help from Eola Hills

(Rickreall, Oregon) Eola Hills Winery and their customers are making a difference for Oregon students. A difference of over $40,000 so far! Eola Hills established the "Oregon Education Assistance Fund" in March of 2003. Consumers, primarily through their purchase of Eola Hills' wine, have made the program a resounding success.

This month additional funds will be generated for the cause via the 2nd Annual Eola Hills "Oregon Education Assistance Fund" Golf Tournament on August 23rd held at the Mallard Creek Golf Course in Lebanon. Player positions are still available and details can be found at www.eolahillswinery.com.

"We want to accomplish two things," said Operations Manager Eric Rogers, "First, raise money for a great cause... Oregon Schools. Second, make a statement, inviting other Oregon wineries and businesses of all kinds to join us in encouraging Oregon consumers to 'Buy Oregon', keep your dollars here in Oregon, for the benefit of all who live here! What could possibly benefit Oregon more than the education of our children?" .

Since April 2003 Eola Hills has made contributions to the fund based on cases sold through restaurants and retailers. "As one of Oregon's largest wine producers, we're excited about the amount of funds we can generate," added Rogers. Funds will be allocated based on sales by region within Oregon.

Eola Hills is welcoming matching fund donors, tournament sponsors and player greens fees as they host the August 23rdf tournament to benefit the Oregon Education Assistance fund. "We encourage anyone interested to join us for a great event and cause on one of Oregon's Premier golf courses." For information on how to participate, go to www.eolahillswinery.com or contact Eric Rogers, eric-rogers@eolahillswinery.com, 800-291-6730

Eola Hills Wine Cellars is on highway 99 in Rickreall, just west of Salem and north of Monmouth. 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 200 producers. Eola has been recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as one of the top 20 producers in the nation of "wines of great value."