"Share & Pair Sundays" is a campaign encouraging people to gather on Sundays to enjoy wine, food, and friends. At Portland Wine Company, we’re proud to participate in this initiative by pairing wine, food, and some of our favorite things to do in our beautiful city!
This is the final week to come enjoy a ½ glass of our featured wine and a snack for just $12.
Share & Pair for Thursday, may 22 - Sunday, may 25
The Wine: 2021 Love & Squalor Pinot Noir Reserved
This limited 102-case bottling is a blended barrel selection from Temperance Hill Vineyard in Eola-Amity AVA, Arlyn Vineyard in the Chehelam AVA and Gemini Vineyard in the Laurelwood District.
Paul Gregutt gave this wine 92 points! Here’s what he had to say:
“Held back prior to release, this is the newest and latest Reserved from Love & Squalor. Four barrels are selected for the blend, yielding a wine with a darker profile of black fruits touched with highlights of charred wood. At the core is a generous serving of black cherry fruit, balanced against proportionate acids and ripe tannins. Tasted with the winery’s regular Pinot (from 2022), this is the bigger and darker wine, a wine I’d drink over the next half decade.”
Paired Snack: Truffle Potato Chips
Once again, we sampled scores of gourmet potato chips to determine exactly the right one for this complex Pinot Noir. The umami-rich potato chips brighten the black cherry fruit flavors, while the wine’s ripe tannins provide just enough structure to complement the potato chips' satisfying crunch.
Winery Bar Food Special: Mushroom Crostini
The pairing of Oregon Pinot Noir and mushrooms prove that “what grows together, goes together.” The same soils that nurture Pinot Noir also give rise to the most flavorful mushrooms. Together, they create a combination that just feels right with each sip and bite.
A Pairing to Share at Home: Roast Chicken with Mushroom Risotto
This classic pairing has stood the test of time and is the perfect showcase for Oregon Pinot’s elegant complexity. The roasted chicken finds a perfect companion in the wine's subtle tannins, while the creamy risotto is balanced by its vibrant acidity.
If you have time, you can roast a whole chicken and serve risotto on the side, but for an easier whenever meal, get a pre-roasted chicken and try this easy recipe:
Activity Pairing: HAVE DINNER AT PORTLAND WINE COMPANY
Join us on May 25th for a special dinner with food prepared by Chef Jason West, accompanied by Love & Squalor wines from Portland Wine Company. If you missed any of our Share & Pair features, this is your chance to try some of them. There are just a few tickets left. Get yours today!
