A Taste of the Northwest

Thoughts of wines of the Pacific Northwest bring to mind the Willamette Valley and Pinot Noir, but there is so much more to explore and enjoy....And that is what we did at our annual "A Matter of Taste" wine tasting event. Think Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and more! Oh, and of course there was Pinot Noir! Four stations were set up for members and guests to sample thirteen wines, each station paired with food designed to compliment the wines. The food was catered by our friends at Chef's Garden.  A brief business meeting where we welcomed four new members was held prior to the event. Wines were chosen by the Wine Cellar Committee: Mark Kallaus, Jeanne Maron and Joe Ripley. The Antica Terra Pinot Noir was donated by members Chelsea Hamilton & Mike Kovacs from their cellar. The Elephant Seven Yellow Bird Vineyard Syrah came from members Josh & Cheryl West's Vineyard.

Entrance

King Estate Pinot Gris 2018, Willamette Valley

Roasted Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach, Boursin & Panko

Station One - White Wines

St. Innocent Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay, 2016, Willamette Valley

Alexandria Nicole Cellars Viognier, 2019, Columbia Valley

Torii Mor Pinot Noir Rose, 2018, Willamette Valley

Heirloom Tomato Tart with White Cheddar, Herb Filling, Aged Balsamic

Station Two - Pinot Noir

Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, 2017, Oregon

Maysara Cyrus Pinot Noir, 2014, McMinnville, Oregon

Antica Terra Ceras Pinot Noir, 2017, Willamette Valley

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Bacon and Onion Compote served with Orzo, Scallions & Herbs

Station Three - Merlot & Syrah

L'Ecole No. 41 Merlot, 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington

Januik Merlot, 2018, Columbia Valley, Washington

Elephant Seven Yellow Bird vineyard Syrah, 2017, Walla Walla, Washington

Seared Duck Breast with Blueberry Port Reduction served with Shredded Brussels

Station Four - Cabernet & Cabernet Blends

Owen Roe Red Wine, 2017, Yakima Valley

Apex Reserve Cabernet, 2015, Red Mountain, Washington

Novelty Hill Cabernet, 2017, Columbia Valley Washington

Seared Beef Tenderloin, Pommery Beurre Rouge, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes poached in Olive Oil

Dessert

Chocolate Ganache Macaroons

Raspberry Rose Cupcakes

Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownie Bites

Chocolate Truffles