The entire area was covered by a white tent with crystal clear mini lights.
Jim Anderson introduced several local retailers who have supported their wines over the years and then introduced Patty Green and Jim Clendenen. They told stories of their wineries and then it was on to serious eating, drinking and conversing with table mates.
Placecards were at each seat and I found myself dinning with longtime friends (and co-workers) Connie and Cheryl, a couple who have been regular customers of the winery and who work part time at Tualatin Estate and Jean Yates, owner of Avalon Wine in Corvallis. Now, on to the menu...trust me on this one...the food was spectacular and the wines were stunning!
Grilled Clatskanie Quail & Warm Bibb Lettuce Salad
with Toasted Hazelnut Brown Butter
Served with....
2000 Au Bon Climat XX Anniversary
"Passant des Nuits-Blances au Bouge" Chardonnay
2000 Patricia Green Cellars Four Winds Vineyard Chardonnay
Second Course
Confit of Olympic Peninsula Sturgeon
on Bacon Braised Chantrelles
Served with....
1999 Au Bon Climat Knox Allexander Vineyard Pinot Noir
2000 Au Bon Climat Knox Allexander Vineyard Pinot Noir
2001 Au Bon Climat Knox Allexander Vineyard Pinot Noir
Third Course
Grilled Ellensburg Double Lamb Chop on Creamed Corn
with Potato Dumplings and Oregon Berry Vinaigrette
Served with....
2000 Patricia Green Cellars Balcombe Vineyard Block 1B Pinot Noir
2001 Patricia Green Cellars Balcombe Vineyard Block 1B Pinot Noir
Dessert
Glazed Red Haven Peaches on Poppyseed Shortcake
with Anise Chantilly
Served with....
2000 Au Bon Climat Bricco Buon Natale Orange Muscat