West Side Wine Store Presents Olsen Family Vineyards’ Viridian Wines

April 16, 2009 – 5:20 pm

 

West Side Wine Store
West Side Wine Store
is featuring Olsen Family Vineyards’ Viridian Wines at their tastings, April 17th, 4 – 6 pm and April 18th, 11am -6pm. West Side Wine store is located in Salem, at 550 Taggart Road, Suite 110D; located one block behind Walgreen’s on Taggart Drive (not in the same parking lot as Walgreen’s, but one block back next to Alibi’s,) telephone number 503.763.Wine (9463).
The goal of West Side Wine Store is to bring great Oregon wine and the most popular imports into one retail location. West Side Wine Store features most of the best Oregon Wines and provides an expert staff to aid in searching for that perfect bottle.
In addition, Olsen Family Vineyards will be hosting its annual Memorial Weekend tastings May 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 11am to 5pm, at the pavilion located at 8930 Suver Road, Monmouth, Oregon, 97361. Join Olsen Family Vineyards as they celebrate the presentation of new vintages. You won’t want to miss it…surprises abound!! Details to follow!!

JOIN US AT CALAPOOIA BREWING COMPANY FOR A TASTING AND ENTERTAINMENT

March 4, 2009 – 12:13 am

viridian_45_x_55_postcard_vert1JOIN US AT CALAPOOIA BREWING COMPANY FOR A TASTING AND ENTERTAINMENT , March 5, 2009, from 7:00 – 10:00 PM.  Calapooia Brewing Company is located at 140 Hill Street, Albany, Oregon 97321,  phone number, 541.928.1931.

The evening will be filled with Calapooia Beer,Viridian Wine and music from Rusty Hinges, a traditional music old time and blues string band.

Calapooia Brewing Company is the only micro brewery in the Albany, Oregon, and few people know about it.  Offering almost a dozen micro brews, Calapooia Brewing Company also offers seasonal specialty brews.  If  its beer to go you need,  Calapooia Brewing has kegs for sale, and taps for rent.  You can find out more about Calapooia Brewing Company at http://calapooiabrewing.com.

Rusty Hinges, a local band from Corvallis, Oregon, consists of three members playing five instruments; a fiddle, mandolin, five string banjo, guitar and washboard.    Some Rusty Hinges’ tunes are White Freightliner Blues, Crow Black Chicken, Sourwood Mountain, and Midnight Special.  It’s been said the music is similar to “a creaky door blowing in the wind on a hot summer day.”

Thursday night’s venue  looks to be shaping up as an enteraining and memorable event.  Join us on Thursday, for a taste of our award winning 2006 Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and delightful 2007  Pinot Noir Rose’.    Pick up  a souvenir post card. You’ll find on the back of the card a 20% onetime discount code for use on our web site’s new shopping cart.    If you can’t make the festivities scroll down and find the post card and discount code.

PROMOTION CODE   2009FTPR

2009 Newport Seafood and Wine Festival Bronze Medal Winner

February 19, 2009 – 3:04 am

Newport Seafood and Wine Festival  Bronze Medal Winner                            

 Winter Festivals are celebrated throughout the world. You can visit Glasgow Scotland and the Celtic Connections; or how about Niagara Falls’ Winter Festival of Lights, and in Fairbanks Alaska, the World Ice Art Championships. Instead of skiing, try the International Snow Sculpture Championships held in Breckenridge, Colorado. But the great grandfather, (well maybe the grandfather,) of all of these festivals is the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. Since 1978 the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival has attracted visitors from around the world.viridian_45_x_55_postcard_vert1

The 2009 festival promises to be packed with all of the fun, food and wine for which the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival is known! Look for the Viridian booth at the South Beach Marina parking lot next to Rogue Ale.  As first time participants, we are excited to serve our Estate wines, our 2006 Pinot Noir, 2007 Pinot Noir Rose, and introducing our 2007 Pinot Gris. You can taste all three for $1. While you’re visiting, pick up a souvenir post card. You’ll find on the back of the card a 20% onetime discount code for use on our web site’s new shopping cart.

Sauteed Mushrooms and Viridian Pinot Noir

January 31, 2009 – 6:14 pm

Virdian Pinot Noir and Sautéed Mushroomsmushroom

      My friend Susie, at the bank, told me about this wonderfully simple recipe using  just about any kind of mushroom you can imagine, sautéed in butter and finished with Viridian Pinot Noir.  I am not sure where she got the recipe,  maybe from her grandmother.  It’s wonderfully quick and simple to make.  Pinot and sautéed mushrooms are a delightful addition  to steak, veal, and chicken. 

     White mushrooms seem to be the most popular and the easiest to find. Look for firm, unblemished caps. The mushrooms’ surface should be free from moisture, but not look dry. Avoid mushrooms with any sign of mold. Other types of mushrooms such as criminis, portabellos, porcinis, and morels can all be used, as well. They can be sautéed together to create a rich, earthy flavor that can complement any grilled or broiled meat. If fresh is not available,drained canned mushrooms will do in a pinch. This recipe serves four, but I made it for two, using portabellos and had a yummy abundant sauce. Try it and consider pairing the remaining Pinot Noir with your meal. You’ll have a delightful five star feast!  

Serves Four

1 lb. mushrooms sliced (any variety or combination)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup Viridian Pinot Noir
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

     In a pan, melt butter over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned and soft. Add wine and continue to stir for 5 minutes. Sprinkle lemon juice and parsley over mushrooms and toss. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

    A variation of the recipe includes shallots. The result is a tremendously rich blend of flavors that is the perfect addition for  the finest of steaks.