Patton Valley Winemaker's Dinner / Bluehour Restaurant / Portland

Bluehour is presenting a wine dinner with Patton Valley Vineyard, Saturday, February 11 at 6:30pm in the private dining room, L'heure Bleue. Winemaker Derek Einberger and Chef Thomas Boyce have collaborated for a remarkable evening designed to showcase this Oregon winery and will both be on hand to speak. The dinner is six courses, expertly paired with four Patton Valley wines for $100 per person, plus a 20% gratuity. Menu is listed below, and subject to market change. Please call Bluehour for reservations - (503) 226-3394, seating is limited. Amuse: SMOKED TROUT rye crisp, trout caviar First course: SEARED MAINE DIVER SCALLOPS fennel-raisin soubise, apple brown butter, hazelnuts 2009 Patton Valley Vineyard Wente Clone Chardonnay Second course: ROASTED STRIPED BASS blood sausage, toasted walnuts, truffles 2009 Patton Valley Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Third course: STROZZAPRETI PASTA oxtail ragout, reggiano 2009 Patton Valley Vineyard West Block Pinot Noir Fourth course: TASTING OF SUDAN FARMS LAMB pan-roasted chop, crispy confit shoulder, winter root vegetables, chestnut compote 2009 Patton Valley Vineyard Lorna Marie Pinot Noir Dessert: Artisan Cheese with accompaniments. Fee: $100 plus gratuity