Thanks to members who have volunteered to host tastings and also members who have volunteered for officer positions. 2010 should be a great year for Portland Confrerie.
-January-
January 15, 2010: Feast of Saint Vincent to be held at the Oregon Culinary Institute. After an enthusiastic response to our event at OCI, we are back for a second time. This is an open event (invite friends).
-February-Chateauneuf du Pape-
February 21, 2010: Chateauneuf du Pape to be hosted by Yvonne Smith. Venue TBD
This has become an annual event for Yvonne to host and we look forward to another stellar event.
-March-Argentine Malbec-
March 21, 2010: Argentina Malbec to be host by Judy Erdman and Dick Stinson. The quality to price ratio of these wines is off the chart and we look forward to seeing what Judy and Dick put together for our enjoyment.
-April-Spring Fling Walla Walla-
April 22-25, 2010: A trip to Walla Walla that is being put together by our long time members and friends Jaydene and John Chandler. If you haven't been to Walla Walla, expect to be blown away by the quality of the wines coming out of this area. There has also been some mention of a smaller group going over a day earlier to visit the Red Mountain appellation (maybe even a special visit to Blackwood Canyon) on the way over.
-May-Red Burgundy-
May 16, 2010: Red Burgundy at the home of Roger & Chris Wooley. This too has become an annual event and we look forward to another wonderful tasting of some of the best Pinot Noir on earth.
-June-Cool Climate Syrah-
June 27, 2010: Norm Schoen will be hosting a tasting of Syrah wines from cool climate locations. Syrah, much like Pinot Noir does very interesting things when not grown in a warm climate. Prepare to expect the unexpected.
-July-?-
July 18, 2010: We are exploring the possibility of a 2 day trip out the the Columbia Gorge.
Details as they develop.
-August-Initiation-
August 21, 2010 (Saturday): We have tentative plans to hold our initiation at Vista Hills Winery in Dundee.
-September-Chardonnay-
September 19, 2010: A Chardonnay tasting at the home of Kimberly Mick and Steve Lutz.
We look forward to seeing what interesting wines Kimberly and Steve pull together.
-October-Sparkling Wine-
October 17, 2010: Julie Virell is putting together a collection of Sparkling Wines (just before the holidays!). We will get a sampling of Sparkling wines from around the world and you should expect wine from unexpected places.
-November-Zin-O-Rama-
November 21, 2010: Doc Wilson and Julie Virell will host one of the favorite events of the year, the infamous Zin-O-Rama. Big, bold, juicy, high octane wines that are uniquely "American".
-December-Planning Meeting-
December 12, 2010: We head back to Arlene Harwood's boathouse for our annual planning meeting.
Officers for 2010
Chancelier -Norm Schoen
Vice-Chancelier-Steve Lutz
Treasurer-Kimberly Mick
Secretary-Robert Volz
Historian-Doc Wilson
Sargent of Arms-Dick Stinson
