Exploring Oregon Pinot Noir: Vintages from the Willamette Valley
Tue, Jun 04
|VC Yorkville
Sommelier Alex Abbott Boyd, Insider Wines, will lead a dinner highlighting wines sourced from leading producers in the Willamette Valley, showcasing diverse AVAs and vintages.
Time & Location
Jun 04, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
VC Yorkville, 87 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 3R9, Canada
About the Event
About the Agency:
Insider Wine is a boutique agency in Ontario dedicated to showcasing iconic small-production wineries and hidden gem wine regions. Their mission is to discover wineries producing exceptional wines that set the standard for their regions, sharing their stories and delicious wines. Founded in 2022 by Sommelier Alex Abbott Boyd, their agency is headquartered in Toronto.
The Evening:
The emphasis will be on exploring how the distinct terroir of different subregions within the Willamette Valley manifests in Pinot Noir. Featured AVAs will include Ribbon Ridge, Chehalem Mountains, Yamhill-Carlton, and Eola-Amity Hills, with vintages ranging back to 2015, offering participants the opportunity to experience mature Oregon Pinot alongside recent releases. Additionally, we will sample a delightful dry Riesling from a producer redefining the traditional expectations of Willamette Valley wines.
Wines to be Poured:
2021 Suzor Wines "The Tower" Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley of OregonÂ
2022 Joshua GSM Blend - Barossa Valley AustraliaÂ
2021 Guillaume Chanudet Fleurie - Burgundy France
2019 Ca' du Leria Nebbiolo Blend - Piedmont Italy
2022 By Farr GC Chardonnay - Geelong AustraliaÂ
2018 Schloss Vollrads GG Riesling
Menu: Â
Veal CarpaccioÂ
stracciatella, pickled ramp, wild onion dust, puffed wild rice Â
Heirloom Tomato SaladÂ
pomegranate, pistachio, feta, black cherry vinaigrette Â
Mushroom RisottoÂ
wild mushrooms, crispy garlic, parmesan  Salmon white asparagus, peas, hollandaise Â
Strawberry Panna CottaÂ
brown butter crumble, strawberry gel, macerated strawberries, vanilla
Ticket Price: $160 pp + HST + grat