9th Annual Celebration of Syrah
Viognier Reception & Gourmet Syrah Dinner
- Edgefield - Blackberry Hall |
- Friday, April 9
- 6:30 p.m. reception in Blackberry Hall; dinner to follow in the Ballroom |
- $75 per person; reservations required |
- 21 and over
The weekend kicks off with a reception and dinner hosted by seven Northwest winemakers. Begin with a private reception in Edgefield's Blackberry Hall, followed by a multicourse dinner in the Ballroom prepared by Edgefield's Black Rabbit Restaurant and paired with our guest winemakers' Syrahs. For our guests staying on until the silent auction benefit the following day, this is a fine opportunity to peruse the many items up for bidding, including overnight hotel stays, wine gift baskets, golf outings and much more.
Wineries will include:
Amalie Robert
Desert Wind
DiStefano Winery
McCrea Winery
Silvan Ridge
Watermill Winery
$75 per person • Reservations required • 21 & over
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at (503) 669-8610. Vegetarian options available; please inquire when making your reservation.
Viognier Reception
Cheese Board
Imported and domestic cheeses with fresh fruit, savory condiments, breads and crackers
Lobster Popovers
Puff pastry triangles with pancetta, chevre, tarragon and mascarpone
Salmon Tartare
Capers, shallots, chives, green peppercorns, extra virgin olive oil and lemon zest on rye bread rusks
Crudités
Raw seasonal vegetables with assorted dips
Shrimp & Spiced Mango Skewers
Poached shrimp and chili-cilantro mango
Assorted Crostini
Tapenade-goat cheese * Artichoke-sundried tomato-roast garlic * Caprese
Lions' Heads
Asian pork meatballs seasoned with ginger and scallions, rolled in sticky rice and steamed, accompanied by hoisin dipping sauce
Harissa Beef Skewers
Beef flat iron steak with North African spices, accompanied by a mint yogurt dipping sauce
Dinner
Pork and Smoked Duck Paté
Sweet gherkins, smoked sea salt, Viognier mustard, pickled pearl onions, homemade cracker and rusks
Green Salad with Chevre & Olives in Filo
Spring greens, shaved fennel, blackberry-sherry vinaigrette
Porchetta
Roast of pork loin rolled in pork belly, seasoned with lemon zest, garlic, rosemary and fennel seed, with pan juices and wilted spinach, on thyme-scented mascarpone polenta
Chocolate Griotte Cherry Bombe
Chocolate biscuit filled with Bavarian cream studded with brandied cherries, on a chocolate short crust, draped in chocolate ganache
Why not book one of these special overnight packages to really make a night of it?
***Syrah Dinner Package***
Friday, April 9
Includes lodging for two, tickets for two to the Winery Reception & Gourmet Syrah Dinner, special surprises in your room and breakfast in the Black Rabbit Restaurant the following morning. Guests must be age 21 and over.
***Syrah Tasting Package***
Saturday, April 10
Includes lodging for two, tickets for two to the Syrah Wine Tasting & Benefit Silent Auction, and dinner and breakfast in the Black Rabbit Restaurant. Guests must be age 21 and over.

