Weekend Wine Tasting: Willful Wine Company

Please join me this Friday, November 13th, from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, November 14th, from 1-4 p.m., to taste lovely Oregon wines perfect for the upcoming holiday season!

Hope you can join me.
Cheers, Dirk

Join me Thursday, November 19th for a special wine dinner @ The Margarita at Pine Creek (details below)

2022 Willful Wines Pinot Blanc, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Willamette Valley – This vibrant Pinot Blanc is made with fruit plucked from Winkler Vineyard’s 40-year-old vines. Its creamy mouthfeel and elevated acidity make it a refreshing treat, with aromas of starfruit and marzipan leading into flavors like Meyer lemon, fresh basil, and almonds. $26.00

2025 Jezebel Blanc, Oregon – This aromatic, friendly white blends Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, and Gewurztraminer. Its floral aromatics and ripe orchard fruit flavors are refreshing. It is refreshing as an aperitif but will sing with the multitude of flavors at Thanksgiving! $19.00

2024 Jezebel Pinot Noir, Oregon – Jezebel is a blend of several Oregon vineyards chosen to bring out the fullest expression of fruit and create a pleasurable-to-drink wine.  It is fruit-forward and well-balanced, with bright red-berry flavors, a supple texture, and an easy-to-drink appeal. Wine Enthusiast: 90 $21.00

2023 Willful Wines Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley – Vivid floral aromatics mix seamlessly with a plethora of mixed berries…raspberries, boysenberries, blueberries, and maybe even blackberries. Just surrender and enjoy the ride. The wine tastes like boysenberry icing on a slice of bundt cake. Simply yummy Pinot! $32.00

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“The St. Lawrence Seaway & The Great Lakes” Wine Tasting Dinner

Please join us at The Margarita at Pine Creek for a special wine-tasting dinner on Thursday, November 19th at 6:30 pm, focusing on the history and food culture of the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes region.

They are offering a six-course tasting menu paired with authentic wines from New York State.
The cost is $90 per guest, plus tax and tip.
Please call to reserve your spot! 719.598.8667

Menu

1^st Three Sisters Succotash, White Fish Fritter, Dill Tartar
Wine: Hermann J. Weimer “Field” White, Seneca Lake AVA

2^nd Beef Carpaccio & Caramelized Endive Salad, Thousand Island Dressing, Crostini
Wine: Wolffer Estate Rosé, Long Island, NY

3^rd Butternut Squash Pierogi, Brown Butter Onion Soubise, Kielbasa Lardons
Wine: Dr. Konstantin Frank Grüner Veltliner, Finger Lakes, NY

4^th Seared Walleye, Potato-Leek Pave, Crisp Capers& Beurre Blanc
Wine: Hermann J. Wiemer Cabernet Franc, Seneca Lake AVA

5^th Pan-Roasted Duck Breast, Tart Cherry Compote, Parsnip Purée & Wild Mushrooms
Wine: Dr. Konstantin Frank Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes, NY

6^th Maple Pots de Crème, Caramel Apple Palmiers