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