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Helvetia Vineyards & Winery Update

March 19, 2021

Saturday marks the first day of spring and we’re celebrating with music of the Celtic variety this Saturday.   As the season of renewal begins, we would also like to know your opinion on what we’re doing right (or wrong) and how we can improve our offerings during the upcoming season.  

This Saturday afternoon, March 20th from 5:00 until 7:00, we plan to welcome Spring  with Celtic music performed by Elias Alexander.  Elias led us in song last Sunday for our annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon and kept us in tune with his fiddle and bagpipes.  This Saturday, we have asked Elias to set the tone for Vintage 2021 with the most favored instruments of Ireland and Scotland for a couple of happy hours, inspired by the prospect of new growth and warmer days. 

Spring is not only the beginning of the growing season, it is a time for Helvetia Winery to begin our season of welcoming guests to our wines and our venue with new releases, unique events, and outdoor activities.  We want and need to hear your views so we can include them in our plans for 2021 and beyond.  The survey below is anonymous and takes between 5 and 10 minutes to complete.

Along with budbreak in late April, you can expect the release of our 2020 rosés of pinot noir, sangiovese, and merlot. Stop by for your own break.  In March, we are open daily from noon to 5pm and in April, we plan to extend our closing time to 6pm. As noted below, we are also offering tours of the winery with a tasting, Wednesday through Sunday.

Thank you,


John Platt
Owner/Manager
Helvetia Winery LLC

Infographic featuring image of Helvetia Winery glass with wine up against a tree with text box "Helvetia Winery Tour Learn about the soils and history of our wine"

Helvetia Holiday Sales

For the Winter Holidays

Visit the Jakob Yungen House for fine local wine and wine gifts

2012 Pinot Noir

Our last La Niña vintage presents soft tannins with aromas of blackberry and currant as well as rich cherry.  Pairs wonderfully with chocolate, smoked salmon, or red meats. On sale, 20% off, Thanksgiving weekend, Friday through Sunday.  $20

Our Wines

Reserves for the holidays?

Aged in French oak for 22 months, these pinots celebrate the warm days and cool nights of 2014, 2015, and 2016.  A flight of fancies from our estate vineyard located in the foothills of the Tualatin Mountains. Take a break from the malls and visit our great outdoors.  Purchase at the Jakob Yungen House this Friday through Sunday.  During the Thanksgiving Day weekend, save $10 on the wines with either free shipping in Oregon or a special gift box. Only $98  

Tours & Tastings

Fight cabin fever.  Protect your visiting relatives and friends. Take the tour.  Learn the ups and downs of terroir, tour the winery and taste the wines that the land and climate created (with a little help from humankind).  Our tours received high marks during the last six years as both highly informative, interesting, and tasty. Check out the reviews
Make a day of it for you and a group of up to six.  

For more information or reservations

Bastille Day – Celebrating French Independence – 2018-07-14T17:00:00

Celebrate Bastille Day at Helvetia Winery with French Food, French Music & French Fun


At French events during the summer, “Petanque”  (also known as Bocce ball) is the recipe for friendly fun. The game can be played with 8 players at a time (4 players in each team).  Play starts at 5:00 accompanied by French music until dinner is served at 7:00.  A Petanque contest will be organized from 6:00 until 7:00 pm and the winning team will receive a free tour of the winery and a tasting for four people.



Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. The Menu includes a 5-course meal cooked by 2 French chefs, Jean Broquere & Sebastien Guarderas, and includes 3 estate wines chosen to complement the menu.




  

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bastille-day-celebrating-french-independence-tickets-47182536236

An Evening in España – 2018-06-16T18:00:00

Helvetia Winery and Jimmy Carrasquer join for the second time to create a winemaker dinner . . .


                                             An Evening in España




Jimmy's paella




Paella, the signature dish of Spain, has been a tradition in Jimmy’s family for generations. Family gatherings have long centered around making and eating paella. Jimmy first made paella nearly twenty years ago. He learned the technique from his Tia and Tío at their humble cottage in the Valencian countryside. He started preparing paella at home for a few guests and was soon catering friend’s parties just for fun. Before long he put his high-tech career on hold to make paella full-time. And thus, PDX Paella was born!


“I just have to tell you that the Paella you made us was FABULOUS! You were so much fun to watch and the Paella was absolutely delicious. I will definitely recommend you to all of my friends and coworkers!! “Muchas Gracias” Yelp Review – Ethan


On Saturday June 16th at 6pm, we invite you to join us for a special paella winemaker dinner. Dinner includes Paella, side salad and bread. Seating will be under the beautiful summer sky and wine will be available for purchase.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-in-espana-tickets-46624770945

An Evening in España – 2018-06-16T18:00:00

Helvetia Winery and Jimmy Carrasquer join for the second time to create a winemaker dinner . . .


                                             An Evening in España




Jimmy's paella




Paella, the signature dish of Spain, has been a tradition in Jimmy’s family for generations. Family gatherings have long centered around making and eating paella. Jimmy first made paella nearly twenty years ago. He learned the technique from his Tia and Tío at their humble cottage in the Valencian countryside. He started preparing paella at home for a few guests and was soon catering friend’s parties just for fun. Before long he put his high-tech career on hold to make paella full-time. And thus, PDX Paella was born!


“I just have to tell you that the Paella you made us was FABULOUS! You were so much fun to watch and the Paella was absolutely delicious. I will definitely recommend you to all of my friends and coworkers!! “Muchas Gracias” Yelp Review – Ethan


On Saturday June 16th at 6pm, we invite you to join us for a special paella winemaker dinner. Dinner includes Paella, side salad and bread. Seating will be under the beautiful summer sky and wine will be available for purchase.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-in-espana-tickets-46624770945

Burning the Böög

Each year, the good citizens of Zurich mark the end of winter and the coming of spring by burning a snowman effigy in the town square.  On Sunday, April 8, the Portland Swiss Association will host the Helvetia version on the Jakob Yungen House grounds with Swiss music and lots of visits among the good neighbors of Die Schweizer Kolonie Helvetia.  Pull out your lederhosen und trachten and mark your calendars.

Seventh Annual Memorial Day Salmon Bake – 2018-05-28T13:00:00

Join us Monday, May 28th from 12pm – 4:30pm as we welcome back Lynn Conover and friends to accompany the Wilbur Slockish family as they prepare a traditional salmon bake.


The Wilbur Slockish family, tribal fishers from the Yakama Nation and the Warm Springs tribes, will prepare a no-host dinner that will include fresh Columbia River spring salmon broiled on an alder fire along with fry bread and salad.


Monday’s salmon bake dinner is $20.00 for adults and $10 for children. Beverages including Helvetia wines, assorted beers, water and sodas will be available but are not included in the cost of the meal.  OLCC regulations require that all alcoholic beverages be dispensed or otherwise provided by the licensee, Helvetia Winery LLC. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seventh-annual-memorial-day-salmon-bake-tickets-45999087509

2018 Spring Pickup Party – 2018-06-19T19:00:00

Please visit and experience the flavors our hillsides produce at a pre-release gathering on May 20th. Join us for our Late Summer Pickup Party on Sunday from 1:00 until 4:00. Taste our 2017 Estate Pinot Gris and 2017 Sangiovese along with food pairings lovingly prepared by our team. This is an exclusive Wine Club event that we hope you will attend.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-spring-pickup-party-tickets-45999214890

Rosé Pairing and Pickup Party & Gift Collection Order Form – 2018-04-22T13:00:00

Join us on Sunday, April 22nd* to celebrate the release of our rosés of sangiovese, merlot, and pinot noir . Taste each varietal in this year’s rosé collection along with luscious food pairings and recipes you can use at home. Reserve a special gift box to take home a collection of all three rosés in a beautiful package suitable for Mothers’ Day, a birthday, a kind host, a top employee, or just a wonderful surprise for that special someone  .    .   .  perhaps yourself.


 



ONLY 40 gift box collections are available for purchase. Delivery and pickup of the collection gift box takes place at the Rosé Pickup & Pairing Party on Sunday, April 22nd.  Admission is only $10 for the release event and the price of the gift collection is $60. The rosés will also be available individually for purchase after April 22nd at the Jakob Yungen House during regular business hours, Friday through Sunday afternoons.  SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-pairing-and-pickup-party-gift-collection-order-form-tickets-44903321042

Early Earth Day Winemaker Dinner with Chef Aaron Nichols of Stoneboat Farm – 2018-04-14T18:00:00

It’s never too early to celebrate Earth Day but it’s easy to be too late. We are offering a farm-to-plate dinner created by (Chef) Aaron Nichols, a partner in Stoneboat Farm who left the commercial restaurant kitchen a few years ago to explore the true foundation of fine dining: the production of healthy, nutritious and flavorful farm-fresh foods.


Earth Day 2018 Farm-To-Plate Dinner - Chef Nichols




Tickets to the farm-to-plate dinner are $60 a person including wine pairings and a library wine.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-earth-day-winemaker-dinner-with-chef-aaron-nichols-of-stoneboat-farm-tickets-44901135505

Wandering the Wine Trail

The North Willamette Vintners Association hosts our annual Wine Trail Weekend, April 7 & 8.  Exclusive complimentary wine tastings, pairings, entertainment, and activities at EACH of our 15 participating wineries!  One ticket gets you access to tastings, food pairings, and educational hands-on displays throughout the Tualatin Valley. Your ticket includes a commemorative wine glass and lanyard. Each location has a special theme; collect a pin at each location you visit to decorate your lanyard.

Tickets and additional information are available at NWVintners.org. Spend the whole weekend ($60 for Saturday and Sunday pass) or pick the less-crowded Sunday-only option ($40). Avoid the rush and purchase your tickets online!  Advance tickets close on Thursday night.

As the spring run of chinook salmon heads upriver, our focus at Helvetia Winery will be the value of our most iconic fish species in the Pacific Northwest, its habitat, its friends, its foes, and the many ways it can benefit both man and beast, especially when paired with pinot noir. Chef Dave Clark will be preparing salmon recipes for your pairing pleasure.

Participating Wineries

A Blooming Hill Vineyards
Apolloni Vineyards
Ardiri Vineyards
Blizzard Wines
David Hill Vineyard and Winery

Elk Cove Vineyards
Helvetia Vineyards
Kramer Vineyards
Oak Knoll Winery
Patton Valley Vineyards

Plum Hill Vineyards
Risdall Ranch Winery
Ruby Vineyard
SakeOne
Tualatin Estate

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon & Céilí at Helvetia Winery

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a sing-along and a feast of Irish culture and cuisine on Saturday, March 17th.  Our favorite penny-whistler, Peter Lepanto, leads the sons and daughters of Eire in songs made famous by the Clancy Brothers and the Dubliners.  Bring your voices and we’ll supply the words. Chef Dave Clark has assembled his traditional Irish buffet to pair with our selection of fine wines. Just bring your voice,and a day of general blarney will ensue. Guinness available for those who won’t consider any other beverage on St. Pat’s Day. $20 per person, wine is not included.