Americas Hub World Tours

When: February 11 & 12
Where: David Hill Vineyard & Winery
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 (no charge for wine club members)
Live Music: 2:00 – 4:00

Saturday

We are pleased to welcome Rich Rosencrans.  Rich is the founding member, lead guitarist and singer of the Portland band, Edge of Land.  He will play an acoustic set on Saturday.  His voice will make you want to pull up a chair and listen for awhile. You don”t want to miss him!  Listen to Rich

Sunday

Robert Bernadelli will treat us to some lovely music.  Robert plays keyboard, guitar & mandolin. He probably says it best. “Music is my passion. Music is what I love to do. I record. I write. I play. I listen. I hope to speak to people through my music”.
Listen to Robert

Beaverton (Washington County) Experience an amazing Farmer’s Market, outdoor adventure, wineries and shopping. For more information: Click here!

I want to personally invite our friends and colleagues to a concert by Susan Werner here at Lange Estate Friday, August 27th, at 7:30. Susan is a paradigm of the intelligent, heartfelt songwriter. She’s a fearless performer who plays a mean guitar and piano. As some of you might know, I’m a songwriter myself (since 1963!) and, although I’ve heard many fine songs over the years, it’s a fairly rare occasion when I hear a song that is so moving that I say, when I’ve recovered my composure, “Damn. I wish I had written that!” I say this a lot when I hear Susan’s work. This woman is a prodigious talent with a soul as big as the great midwest. I can guarantee that you will find this concert to be thought-provoking, foot-stomping, witty, and revelatory. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door; you can call (503) 538-6476 x1 to purchase your advance tickets. I hope you can join us. Winemaker (and Musician) Don Lange

Four premier Dundee Hills wineries are bringing their renowned Pinot Noirs to Portland for an exclusive Evening of Exquisite Taste.

Hosted in downtown style by the Hotel Vintage Plaza, this event offers an opportunity to savor distinctive, elegant Pinot Noirs from four extraordinary producers. Archery Summit, DePonte Cellars, Domaine Drouhin Oregon and Domaine Serene will each showcase two top-flight Pinot Noirs, perfectly paired with delicious small bites from chef John Eisenhart of Pazzo Ristorante. Sample a range of styles from 2006, 2007 and 2008, and discuss the finer points of winemaking with representatives from the participating wineries. Indulge in the beauty and diversity of Oregon’s famed Dundee Hills, right in the heart of city.

Your evening includes a stylish commemorative glass as well as a sampling of 8 fabulous wine and food pairings . Attendance is limited and we expect tickets to sell out quickly.

Specific wine and food pairings are listed on
the “About Us” tab. C
Click here for more details.

Mark your calendar for Memorial weekend at David Hill Vineyards.

Featuring James Gang BBQ

May 29, 30 & 31

11 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Your entrance fee of $10 will include tastings of 10 wines, a souvenir logo glass and a complimentary pulled pork slider with chips. (Additional sliders may be purchased for $4.00.)

We will be running a 3 day, Memorial weekend only sale on 5 select wines at 50% off a case. Our 2007 Estate Pinot Blanc, 2007 Estate Gewurztraminer, 2007 Pinot Gris, 2007 Estate Pinot Noir & 2006 Estate Barrel Select Pinot Noir.

Join us for a weekend of fun and incredible savings.

Wine Tasting Tours!

Dear Friends,
 
Last Saturday, we picked the last of our estate fruit, bringing harvest to a very satisfying close.  So far, Véronique is quite impressed with the overall quality of 2009, and fermentations are progressing easily. It’s early still, but 2009 seems like a very worthy follow-up to 2008!
 
New Pinot Noir Release!
In the meantime, we have just released the 2006 Pinot Noir Cuvée Laurène.  This is the 15th Anniversary release of Laurène, which began with the 1992 vintage and has since come to be recognized as one of Oregon’s very best Pinot Noirs.  The Wine Advocate already scored the wine 92 pts, and Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar says 91 pts.  Jancis Robinson calls the wine “pretty and confident.”  Véronique says it’s simply delicious now and will age quite well. 

2009 Pre-Thanksgiving at DDO:  (November 21-25)
Please join us Saturday, Nov. 21 for our pre-Thanksgiving celebration, from 11am – 3pm.  There’s no better time to enjoy a glass of wine with friends and family, here at DDO. 
The entrance fee is $20/person and includes a Riedel Glass and a tasting of our new wines. The Barrel Room will be open for members of our wine club, DDO Direct, with a sampling from the Library.  Classique and Mid members receive complimentary entrance for two and Classique Plus members receive complimentary entrance for four. 

Special note:  We are opening up on Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 11am – 4pm (in addition to our regular Wed-Sun hours) to welcome folks who are in town for the week and want to stock up on holiday wines but want to avoid the post-Thanksgiving rush.   We will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the weekend following.
 
DDO Website Changes
We’re continually working to provide a better online experience.  You may have noticed our new shopping cart, which opens up a lot of new possibilities for both you and us. Enjoy!

We hope to see you at the winery soon!

 WillaKenzie Estate ( learn more)

 ”WINE DINNER with CHEF PASCAL CHUREAU of FENOUIL RESTAURANT
October 17th at the Winery

Fenouil, in Portland’s Pearl District, is one of our favorite restaurants, so we are very happy to welcome Chef Pascal to the winery for what promises to be a memorable evening. Each course of his delicious menu will be paired with a different WillaKenzie Estate wine.

Amuse Bouche:

Langouste au Celeri
butter poached Maine lobster. guanciale. arugula. crème fraiche

Dinner:

Salade au Cresson
watercress salad. frisee. roasted chanterelles. toasted brioche. fourme d’Ambert.

Canard aux Agrumes
pan roasted duck breast. confit potatoes. blood orange confiture.
Szechwan reduction. escarole

Pot de Crème au Chocolat
langue de chat

Saturday, Oct. 17th 6:00 -9:00 PM

Price: $175 per person
includes 1 bottle of each of 2006 Pinot Clone #113, #114, and #115 to take home
as well as gratuity

SPACE FOR THIS DINNER IS LIMITED
For Reservations please call Sherry at 888-953-9463 X 62
or e-mail ssimmons@willakenzie.com“

Attached is the latest friends and family promotion.  This offer is for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival for this weekend ONLY and is at great price (40% off).  The weather forecast for this weekend is looking very good so we’re hoping many people will take advantage of this offer for firm space on the Tulips Tour.  Please help spread the word by sending this off to friend and family members and appropriate business associates.  

http://www.clippervacations.com/

Looking for something new?

SILVER FALLS STATE PARK 

“The Canyon Trail is a nationally recognized trail system that leads hikers along the banks of the north and south forks of Silver Creek. It takes you to 10 majestic waterfalls, ranging from the grand South Falls (177 feet), to the delicate Drake Falls (27 feet). Four of these falls have an amphitheater-like surrounding where you can walk behind the falls and feel the misty, crisp spray.”