Portland Wine-Cathedral Ridge Winemaker's Dinner at Noble Rot

What could be better than perfectly paired food and wine?  We can't think of a thing. Join us for a winemaker's dinner at Noble Rot in SE Portland featuring wines from Cathedral Ridge Winery.

Noble Rot's Chef, Gregory Smith, will prepare an appetizer reception, followed by a four-course meal; each course will be paired with a different Cathedral Ridge wine. Cathedral Ridge Owner and Chief Cellar Rat, Robb Bell, will be on hand to discuss the wines and the Columbia Gorge winegrowing area.

Here's a peek at the menu:

Reception (6:30 pm):

Olive & goat cheese "coins"

Onion tart

Paired with 2006 Cathedral Ridge Pinot Gris

First course:

Smoked mussels Caesar salad

Paired with 2006 Cathedral Ridge Gewurztraminer

Second course:

Poached chicken with arugula, cherries & pancetta

Paired with 2006 Cathedral Ridge Pinot Noir

Third course:

BBQ pork shoulder with snap pea & potato salad

Paired with 2005 Cathedral Ridge Syrah

Fourth course:

Chocolate ginger tart

Coffee or a little more Syrah

Cost per person is $75 (gratuity included), and seats are very limited, so RSVP via email to noblerotgirls@aol.com. Please include "Cathedral Ridge Dinner" in the subject line of your email.