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Snowbreak, 2010
Okay, no snow. but the forsythia are already beginning to bloom out here on the farm! So maybe they got their signals mixed by some fine February weather. It's still a sure sign that Spring is coming, as it does every year.
First event of the Spring schedule is our annual Valentine's Dinner, which is always a sellout. If you're looking for something really special that your valentine will remember forever, this is it! As always, Chef Dave will reveal a few of his cooking secrets, while proprietor John Platt will explain how the wines were paired, and how you can do it at home.
Menu
Chef's Seasonal Soup
Oregon Bay Shrimp and House Smoked Scallops on Fresh Field Greens
Wood Roasted Rack of Lamb
Poached Pear filled with Cinnamon Mascarpone and dipped in Chocolate and Toasted Almonds
This event takes place at the Yungen House beginning with a barrel tasting at 5:30 and is limited to twenty guests. Price is $50 for dinner and wine and you can make reservations by calling 503-647-7596 or contacting us via the website.
BONUS: We rarely offer single bottles of custom labeled wine. But if you're coming to the dinner, we can offer you a custom labeled 2008 Pinot noir or Chardonnay as a Valentine gift for your beloved. Just send your .jpg and desired name and message, and your custom bottle will be waiting when you get here for dinner.
The '09 Harvest
The primary fermentation is practically over for our '09 Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Gewurztraminers and the Rose' of Pinot noir. Bottling of the '08 Pinot noir and the '09 Rose' is scheduled for the month of February and you are welcome to visit and, time permitting, barrel taste.
Helvetia Farmland News
Almost four months and many, many hearings and meetings have occurred since the Helvetia Culture Fest last October. The effort continues and moves to Metro where a decision is due within the next two weeks. Two areas of Helvetia bordered by the Sunset Highway, West Union Rd., Helvetia Rd and Jackson School Rd. are still under consideration for urban designation while most of Helvetia is now slated for natural resource protection. Thanks to all of our friends who expressed their views to the decisionmakers. Your views made a difference in protecting the natural resource and open space values of this beautiful area. If you would like to know more about what is happening, you can view the Metro website or Save Helvetia for additional information.
Save the Date
Be sure to set aside the weekend of April 10th and 11th for the North Willamette Wine Trail Festivities. This is a way of exploring your local vineyards just west of Portland. Check out the details.