Downtown Portland’s West Cafe Features Domaine Douhain Wines For Our February 2010 Wine Dinner.  Truly A Sweetheart Of A Deal.

Hello Food & Wine Lovers:
Come join us Tuesday, Febuary 16th at 7pm for our always popular Monthly Wine Dinner. 6 courses and 7 wines for only $35.00 per person (plus gratuity). This month we’re featuring the wines of Domaine Drouhin and Cloudline Oregon. Chef Sean Concannon will be creating his typically inspired dishes paired with 7 outstanding wines. As always, we’ll have wine professionals on hand to pour these featured wines. Reservations are required and can be made via phone at 503.227.8189 or email us at eat@westcafepdx.com.  Be sure to make reservations soon as these events typically sell out quickly.

February 2010 Wine Dinner Menu:

2007 Cloudline Pinot Gris, Oregon - dry, light, crisp
Basil whipped Chevre with crostini & smoked salmon

2007 Joseph Drouhin Chablis AC, Chablis, France - flinty, light, citrusy, delicate mouthfeel
Dungeness crab & bay shrimp remoulade with avocado & mango salsa and wafers

2008 Joseph Drouhin Macon Villages, Burgundy, France - richer style, riper fruit, creamier mouthfeel, opposite chard style of Chablis, balanced fruit and acidity, truly delicious for the price. Always a big hit.
2007 Domanie Drouhin Arthur Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, OR - richer style of Chard, bigger fruit and oak, but the Beaune style of chard coming from Oregon Soil
Dijon marinated chicken breast grilled, sliced & served over wilted spinach with julienne of roasted carrots, fennel & red onion

2007 Joseph Drouhin Chorey Le Beaune, Beaune, France - bright color and flavor with perfect acidity, supple and graceful round body, touch of dark berry fruit with earthy undertones.
Cumin rubbed pork tenderloin over mashed potatoes with a puddle of mission fig glaze

2007 Cloudline Pinot Noir, Oregon - light fruit, round mouthfeel, straightforward pinot
Beef tenderloin with Oregon blue cheese augratin potatoes and garlic seared green beans

2007 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, OR - great complexity, true expression of Oregon Pinot, balanced fruit with a nuance of Dundee terrior, long lasting flavors and velvety mouthfeel.
Belgian chocolate pot de granache with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and fresh raspberries