Posts Tagged ‘Chef Mark Henry’

Yamhill Valley Vineyards Pays a Second Visit

08.11.10

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Yamhill Valley 005Last Thursday, Indigo @ Twelve|West was happy to welcome back Yamhill Valley Vineyards back for a second wine tasting. Some of our first residents were lucky enough to enjoy a smaller event with Yamhill back in January. While the first event was also a success, it was exciting to see such a great turnout for Yamhill’s second visit.

Featured wines included Yamhill’s 2007 Pinot Blanc Reserve, 2007 Pinot Gris, and their 2008 Pinot Noir Reserve.  The Pinot Gris and the Pinot Blanc seemed to be the most popular standouts and a few who were familiar with Yamhill’s wines inquired about their famous “Tall Poppy,” an impressive 2005 Pinot Noir.

As usual, our lovable executive chef, Mark Henry, carefully paired a delectable menu to match the wine selection. The watermelon, feta cheese salad was a unique, summery dish, as was the bay shrimp coctail ceviche. We owe a huge thanks to Mark for putting so much time and effort into his community. His complimentary dishes really bring out the subtle flavors in the wines.

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Though it started slow, due to competition from First Thursday events,  the tasting proved quite successful by the end and we are quickly learning that The Sapphire Room never disappoints.

If you are interested in ordering wine, Yamhill has generously offered a discount, good through the month of August. Order forms can be found at the concierge desk. It’s a great opportunity to stock up with some of the region’s best.

Thanks again to Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Chef Mark Henry, and our residents for another great evening. Stay tuned to hear what’s in store for next month.

Anne Amie Wines Enjoyed on Rooftop

07.13.10

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I can only imagine that this is what the roof was designed for.

I can only imagine that this is what the roof was designed for.

In our continuing series of monthly wine tastings, Anne Amie Vineyards  spent Wednesday evening pouring wine for residents on our rooftop, and they certainly didn’t disappoint.

Featured wines included: 2009 Cuvee A Amrita, 2008 Pinot Blanc, 2008 Cuvee A Pinot Noir, 2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, and a decadent 2007 Prisme Pinot Noir Blanc.

Yes, you heard correct, a WHITE Pinot Noir! No doubt about it, the Prisme was the talk of the party. Sipping it produced a unique synesthetic experience. And if you somehow weren’t impressed by the tasting qualities, at the very least, you had to marvel at the thought of how time consuming and labor intensive it must be to produce a Pinot Noir that is completely and painstakingly devoid of skins.

Lucky for us, Chef Mark Henry stepped in once again to put together a terrific menu that perfectly complimented the wines. We are so grateful to have his support. Without a doubt, we could not throw such a successful classy event without his incredible contributions. Thanks Chef.

As if Indigo residents weren’t spoiled enough, Anne Amie has offered discounted pricing on any orders turned into the concierge before July 21st so don’t miss this opportunity to get some quality wine at a great price.

Sokol Blosser Success

05.02.10

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This last Wednesday Indigo welcomed Sokol Blosser to our Sapphire Room for a festive evening full of great wine, excellent food, and good company. I worked closely with Chef Mark Henry, the executive chef at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, to ensure that our food selection would live up to the high quality wines. Chef Mark left everyone speechless with his gourmet display.

Chef Mark Henry's Display

Not to be outdone by the food, Sokol Blosser’s Jeff Knapp brought out 5 different wines for us to taste. Now I am no wine critic but I quickly fell in love with their 2007 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir. This Apparently, I wasn’t the only one who was impressed by Sokol Blosser’s wines that night. All night, I kept hearing people rave about their 2009 Rose. I have to admit, this was the first time that I’ve ever heard people use such strong words to describe a rose. Indeed, it is quite good. Also, on the menu was an easy to drink red blend called Meditrina followed by their white blend, Evolution, which is famous for making an excellent pairing with spicy or Thai food.

Residents enjoying their Sapphire Room to its full potential

Residents enjoying their Sapphire Room to its full potential

 Sokol Blosser has been an incredibly generous partner and we are so pleased to have worked with them. Not only did they make this whole event possible, but they also offered Indigo residents the option of ordering wine at Sokol Blosser’s club price (that’s 20% off regular prices). A free wine tasting, wine club prices, and wine delivered right to your apartment. We owe Sokol Blosser a huge thank you. We look forward to working with them in the future.
If you would like to take advantage of this limited time offer to order Sokol Blosser’s wine at club price, please come visit your concierge.