the I Love GAMAY EVENTS
There’s so much to discover on May 1st and 2nd, all of it could not be contained in just one day. Join us for one or all of these events and take a deep dive into the joys of Oregon Gamay.
Gamay Tasting at Elder Hall | May 1
Gamay Tasting SALON at ELDER HALL
Monday May 1st, 2017 | 4-7pm |$35
Join us for the Oregon Gamay Tasting Salon featuring 20 wineries each pouring tastes of their latest Gamay Noir wines. Trail blazing Oregon wine producers have largely led the domestic growth of Gamay Noir and this will be the first ever celebration dedicated to all Oregon made Gamay.
Gamay Pours + Small Bites at Ned Ludd | May 1
Gamay Monday at Ned Ludd
Monday May 1st, 2017 | 5-10pm
Join us at Ned Ludd as we will be featuring Oregon Gamay in the dining room with glass pours from winery participants and special menu items. We are converting the outside patio into a casual wine bar for attendees of the tasting to mingle, nosh on small bites and drink delicious Gamay selections. No pre-sale tickets or reservations just show up!
Dinner with Cathy Whims + Jason French / May 2
Gamay Collaborative Dinner
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 6pm | $125
Join acclaimed Portland chefs Jason French + Cathy Whims for an inspired Gamay Dinner. We'll be featuring a simple French menu that will be served with wines curated by our event partners at SE Wine Collective. The meal will be served with both rare historic and current vintage Oregon Gamay Noir and French Beaujolais wines side by side. The true flavors of the wine will take center stage. Each course takes inspiration from French Gamay regions while taking advantage of Oregon’s seasonal ingredients. Please note that there only 30 seats available for this very special meal.
Menu
Sausages & Oysters
Gougères
Jambon en Persillade
Braised Endive with Cured Ham & Béchamel
Oregon Crayfish and Coastal Sole Roulades + Garlic Butter
Braised Hen, Leeks, Spring Mushrooms, Gamay Sauce
Chocolate Cake, Gamay Sorbet
Briar Rose Lorelei Goat's Cheese
Photo Credits | Kaitlin M Greene & Cheryl Juetten