Friday Tasting: Loire Wines & Portland Creamery Chevre
May 14, 2012
Join us this Friday, May 18th, when we celebrate the Wines of the Loire! Bonnie Crocker from PDX Wines will be here to share tastes of the 2010 Luneau Papin Muscadet Clos des Allees, 2011 Domaine de Reuilly Rose of Pinot Gris, 2009 Francois Pinon Vouvray Silex Noir, 2010 Clos de Tue Boeuf Cheverny Rouge, and 2005 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses. Plus, cheesemaker Liz Alvis from Portland Creamery will be sampling her fresh and tasty chevres. We hope you’ll join us this Friday between 4:30 & 6:30pm for a tasting of delightful wine and cheese for a summery evening!
Friday Tasting: Brooks Winery & PAQ Turffles
May 02, 2012
Occasionally, serendipity strikes. A few weeks ago, I was testing a new group of Italian truffle products from P.A.Q. NY, when Chris Williams the winemaker from Brooks Winery stopped by with samples of their current releases. The truffles were exceptional – natural, subtle and nuanced, without the overwrought funk of so many truffle products – and the wines were marvelous on their own and truly wonderful with the truffle. We all agreed these pairings must be shared!
Please join us this Friday, May 11th for a tasting of Brooks Wines and PAQ Truffles. Chris will be sharing the 2009 Amycas, 2009 Ara Willamette Valley Riesling, 2010 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and the 2009 Janus Pinot Noir. From P.A.Q., we’ll be sampling black summer truffles, black and white truffle oils, butter, honey, sauces, and more. The free tasting will be 4:30 to 6:30. The sun will be out, the weekend will be starting, and serendipity will rule!
Friday Tasting: Teutonic Wines
April 13, 2012
One of our favorite wineries, Teutonic Wines, is coming back for a tasting of their spring releases on Friday, April 20th. Barnaby & Olga Tuttle will be here to share tastes of their delicious Mosel-influenced wines from the Willamette Valley. Following biodynamic methods in the vineyard and Old World practices in the winery, they produce Oregon wines that are taut, mineral driven and laced with a bright acidity. Come try a taste of the 2011 Crow Valley Riesling, 2011 Maresh Vineyard Pinot Gris, 2011 David Hill Vineyard Silvaner, and the 2011 Laurel Vineyard Rosé. We think you'll agree that Teutonic Wines are born to pair with spring and summer meals -- and perfect for enjoying with friends on a balmy Portland evening! The free tasting is 4:30 to 6:30. Hope to see you here!
