Counter Culture: A Celebration of Urban Street Food and International Wines
Anne Amie Vineyards (Carlton) kicked off the International Pinot Noir Celebration July 22 at the winery's pre-IPNC event Counter Culture: A Celebration of Urban Street Food and International Wines. The iconic summer fete was set atop the wildly verdant estate vineyards. Guests early to arrive took advantage of idyllic hammocks, soaking up the early evening glow and the sweeping view of the Pacific Coast Range.
The tableau vivant was a mix of stylishly sundress-clad women, hot city chefs in sunglasses and winsome winemakers pouring magnificent wines. Guests mingled with DJ Atom 13, took advantage of the free photo booth and, most importantly, indulged in world-inspired cuisine from a selection of the best restaurants and food carts in Portland paired with wines from Oregon, California, Italy, Canada and New Zealand. As the sun set, guests gathered to witness the grand finale: fire dancers. —Kerry Newberry
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Counter Culture 2010The fire pit awaits lighting as guests revel in food and wine bounty. Photo by Jon Larson. -
Counter Culture 2010Jim Klein of Navarro Vineyards waxes poetic as guests sample his wine. Photo by Jon Larson. -
Counter Culture 2010Winemaker Thomas Houseman of Anne Amie Vineyards mingles with volunteer Shannon Fitzpatrick. Photo by Jon Larson. -
Counter Culture 2010Boyd Pearson and Ksandek Podbielski of Anne Amie Vineyards discuss the event as Gina Hudson listens in. Photo by Jon Larson. -
Counter Culture 2010Event staff prepare glasses of Anne Amie Vineyards wine for guests as they arrive. Photo by Jon Larson. -
Counter Culture 2010Chris and Hilary Berg of Roots Wine Co. pour their 2009 Melon de Bourgogne. Photo by Jon Larson. -
Counter Culture 2010Portland restaurant Ping offers guests pork knuckle. Photo by Jon Larson. -
Counter Culture 2010A guest relaxes in one of four hammocks while guests take advantage of the food and wine. Photo by Jon Larson. -
Counter Culture 2010Guests take in sunshine, wine, food and the view at Anne Amie Vineyards. Photo by Jon Larson. -
Counter Culture 2010The sun slowly begins to set over the Coast Range as guests relax and take in the view. Photo by Jon Larson. -
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Raptor Ridge Winery Grand Opening
October 23–24, 2010, Newberg. |
Yamhill-Carlton District AVA Tasting
August 30, 2010 at Gerding Theater (The Armory) in downtown Portland |
Carlton's Walk in the Park
July 31–August 1, 2010 at Wennnerberg Park, Carlton |
Salsa & Wine
Labor Day Weekend at Cubanisimo Vineyards, Salem |
Italy in the Valley
August 22, 2010 at Cana's Feast Winery, Carlton |
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Umpqua Valley Wine, Art and Music Festival
Sept. 11–12, 2010; Umpqua Community College |
Counter Culture: A Celebration of Urban Street Food and International Wines
July 22, 2010 at Anne Amie Vineyards, Carlton |
