From an old pioneer plum orchard hidden in scotch broom and blackberry vines to one of America's great Pinot Noir producers, Willamette Valley Vineyards has weeded its way to the top. Join the Old Village Post House on Tuesday, June 12th at 6:30 pm as we host the wines of Willamette Valley Vineyards for an enchanting four-course dinner.
Founder Jim Bernau purchased the Estate site in 1983 in the Willamette Valley in the South Salem Hills of Oregon. He first planted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris grapes and hand watered the vines with thousands of feet of hose. Numerous classes at UC Davis and seminars in France sharpened Jim’s viticultural skills and in 1989 he was ready to continue to build his dream: a world class winery in the Willamette Valley to make cool-climate varietals, especially Pinot Noir for the best restaurants and bottle shops in the world.
“Our mission in growing cool-climate varietals is to create elegant, classic Oregon wines from the Willamette Valley Appellation. As native Oregonians, we treasure our environment and use sustainable practices in growing and vinifying our winegrapes,” Jim Bernau says.
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Chef de Cuisine Forrest Parker and Executive Chef Frank Lee will highlight the wines of Willamette Valley Vineyards with a summer, seafood-inspired menu. View full menu below. The dinner is $70 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 843.388.8935
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Lemongrass Shrimp Satay, Thai Curry Vinaigrette, Kaffir Lime
Pear - Goat Cheese Terrine, Candied Walnut Vinaigrette
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris 2009
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First Course
Shrimp Stuffed Squash Blossoms
lemon-sorrel sauce
Willamette Valley Vineyards Chardonnay (Dijon Clone)2010
Second Course
Watermelon Gazpacho green tomato, lemon cucumber, crab salad, watermelon pickle
Willamette Valley Vineyards Riesling 2010
Third Course
Wild Pacific Salmon
charred okra baba ghanoush, wild rice-lentil kedgeree, trumpet mushroom,
black currant-Pinot reduction
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir (Whole Cluster) 2011
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2009
Dessert Course
Peach Tarte Tatin
bleu cheese mascarpone, SC honey
Valley Vineyards Semi Sparkling Muscat “Tulatin Estate” 2010