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<h1>Domaine Drouhin Oregon</h1>
<h2>News And Events</h2>
<h3><strong>Cru DDO - Rooted in hope, powered by Pinot</strong></h3>
<p>We are big fans of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The organizations ability to raise awareness and amass resources in the fight against breast cancer is impressive and inspiring.
The Portland Race for the Cure takes place on Sunday, September 19, and it is one of the largest of all walk/run fundraising events in the US. We are putting together our own team, and we want to invite you to come join us as there is strength in numbers, and our goal is to show a lot of strength! Were hoping for up to 100 people.
To join the DDO Cru, simply register here:
http://race.komenoregon.org/site/TR/Race/PortlandRacefortheCure/804163999?pg=team&fr_id=1130&team_id=54821&JServSessionIdr004=f4op0egrl1.app214b
Our name is: Cru DDO
Our motto is: Rooted in hope, powered by Pinot
The Komen registration fee is $35, which helps pay for the massive registration. If you donate or raise just $25.00 more, well give you a special DDO Team shirt. Of course, feel free to donate more, and even better is to have your friends and family sponsor you. Important note: youll need to register by September 1 to receive a shirt.
Race day instructions and other details will come closer to the actual date. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask our Team Leader, Ashley Bell. 503-864-2700.</p>
<h3><strong>DDO Open Daily</strong></h3>
<p>We're thrilled to announce that our Tasting Room will be open from 11am to 4pm, 7 days/week, August 2 through October 12th. Tours of the winery will still be offered by appointment, Wednesday through Sunday. Groups of 8 or more need advance reservations.
After Columbus Day, we'll return to our Wednesday through Sunday tasting schedule. In the meantime, we hope to see you at the winery soon! </p>
<h3><strong>2010 DDO Direct Shipment Schedule</strong></h3>
<p>February: 2008 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Credit Cards will be billed the week of February 1st and shipments will be sent via 2Day Air on February 8.
March: 2007 Pinot Noir Cuvee Louise Drouhin
Credit Cards will be billed the week of March 8 and shipments will be sent via 2Day Air on March 15.
September: 2009 Chardonnay Arthur & 2007 Pinot Noir Laurene
Credit Cards will be billed the week of September 13 and shipments will be sent via 3Day Air on September 27, October 25 or November 8 (weather dependent).
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<h3><strong>Whole Hog and Pinot Benefit</strong></h3>
<p>Join DDO and 11 other NW wineries help raise money for the Greater New Orleans Foundation in what promises to be a great afternoon. Irving Street Kitchen is hosting the Whole Hog Roast and New Orleans themed festivities.
Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchaesd by calling Natalie at 503-343-9440 (Irving Street Kitchen). Slow Food members receive a 10% discount.
Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Irving Street Kitchen
Street: 701 NW 13th Avenue
City/Town: Portland, OR</p>
<h3><strong>DDO is open on the 4th of July!</strong></h3>
<p>Our Tasting Room will be open on July 4th from 11am to 3pm. The tasting flight is $10 and includes our 2008 Chardonnay Arthur, 2009 Pinot Noir Rosé, 2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley and our 2006 Pinot Noir Laurène.
Please note that the winery will be closed on Monday, July 5th in honor of the holiday.
Happy Independence Day!</p>
<h3><strong>It's Rosé Time!</strong></h3>
<p>Summer is here, which means the time for Rosé is now! In honor of warmer temperatures, we’ve created a RECIPE CONTEST! Through June 30, submit an original recipe to pair with our 2009 Pinot Noir Rosé on our FACEBOOK EVENTS page and be entered to WIN a $50 gift certificate.
Here's how it works:
~ Post an original recipe to pair with our 2009 Pinot Noir Rosé on our FB Event Page.
~ On July 1, the DDO team will announce our favorite 4 recipes and turn the voting over to our Fans.
~ We will announce the Winner on July 6.
~ The $50 gift certificate that can be used online or in our Tasting Room.
Visit our Facebook page for more information and to become a fan today: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Domaine-Drouhin-Oregon/422141095075
Best of luck!
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<h3><strong>Ruth's Chris Dinner</strong></h3>
<p>Join DDO at Ruth’s Chris Steak House for a delicious 4 course paired dinner next Wednesday, May 19. The evening will open with a reception including our 2009 Edition Rosé Pinot Noir. Once all guests arrive, the following menu will be served. $125 per person.
BBQ Shrimp Jumbo shrimp sautéed New Orleans-Style
2007 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Chardonnay Arthur
Panzanella Salad
2007 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Filet Oscar: A tender filet topped w/crab cake, asparagus & béarnaise.
2006 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Laurène
Chocolate Sin Cake Chocolate and Espresso
Coffee & Tea service
For reservations, please call 503-221-4518
http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/Events/4095/Portland</p>
<h3><strong>Cochon 555 DC</strong></h3>
<p>WHAT: A group of chefs will each prepare a 125 pound heritage breed hog from head to toe for this friendly competition. Guests and professional judges will determine a winner based on presentation, utilization and overall best flavor. The winner will be crowned the “Prince / Princess of Porc”. In addition, five selected winemakers will showcase their wines. COCHON 555 is a tribute to heritage and heirloom breeds, chefs and winemakers.
WWW.COCHON555.COM
$125 PER PERSON
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C.
THE FIVE WINERIES:
Anderson's Conn Valley
Chehalem Wines
Domaine Drouhin Oregon
Donkey and Goat Winery
Twomey Cellars
THE FIVE CHEFS:
R.J. COOPER – Vidalia Restaurant
NICHOLAS STEFANELLI – Bibiana
DAVID VARLEY - Bourbon Steak
DAN SINGHOFEN - Eola
JOE PALMA - Westend Bistro</p>
<h3><strong>DDO Comes to San Francisco</strong></h3>
<p>Hello members of DDO Direct!
As a member of our wine club, we thought you might like to join Véronique Drouhin and myself for a glass of wine next Thursday, March 11 from 5pm to 7pm at Jardinière Restaurant.
We’ve reserved a private space so we can pour samples of our wines, including a sneak peak at the 2007 Louise. We’ll have some small plates available, too.
If you decide to stay for dinner, please contact Jardinière directly and make reservations - we all know how wonderful it is!
There is no cost for you and a guest - all you have to do is RSVP to me by next Tuesday, March 9.
Thursday, March 11, 5pm to 7pm
Jardinière Restaurant: 300 Grove Street, San Francisco
If you have a special friend that you think might enjoy getting to know more about Domaine Drouhin, Véronique, and our wine club, please let me know so I can do my best to accommodate.
See you next week!
Ashley Bell
email: ashley@domainedrouhin.com
mobile: 503-537-4147</p>
<h3><strong>Rose Weekend</strong></h3>
<p>Please mark your calendar for Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18 as we release the highly anticipated 2009 Edition Rosé. Please visit our website in the coming weeks for more specific release details. This is just another reason to get excited about Spring's arrival! </p>
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<p>We invite you to join us in the Tasting Room which is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 to 4, year round. We’re offering flights of our 2008 Chardonnay Arthur, 2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley and 2006 Pinot Noir Laurène for $10.
Our 2006 Pinot Noir Cuvée Laurène is the 15th Anniversary release of Laurène, which began with the 1992 vintage and has since come to be recognized as one of Oregon’s very best Pinot Noirs. Laurène is typically one of the last Oregon wines to be released from a vintage, and we know that the extra bottle time is always beneficial. The Wine Advocate already scored the wine 92 pts, and Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar says 91 pts. Jancis Robinson calls the wine “pretty and confident.” Véronique says it’s simply delicious now and will age quite well.
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<h3><strong>IPNC</strong></h3>
<p>For the past 23 years, the IPNC has been uniting Pinot devotees from all corners of the globe in the spirit of friendship and the common pursuit of Pinot noir in all its grand diversity. The 2010 IPNC will host over 60 international Pinot noir producers, 50 top Northwest chefs, and guests from near and far for a memorable weekend of extraordinary tastings, educational seminars, unforgettable meals, and celebrating together in Oregon wine country.
We are currently finalizing details of the 2010 event. In the meantime, we invite you to peruse the website to see the list of 2009 Featured Wineries and press attendees, as well as the many exciting events and activities enjoyed by our guests at the 2009 IPNC.
Tickets on sale now and are sold on a first come, first serve basis!
To register, please visit www.ipnc.org or call the IPNC office at 800.775.IPNC.</p>
<h3><strong>OPC in Birmingham</strong></h3>
<p>Join Assistant Winemaker, Arron Bell, at the most anticipated event of the year in Birmingham, Alabama. The Vintage Wine Shoppe is hosting Alabama's Version of Oregon Pinot Camp on Tuesday, February 16 at the B&A Warehouse from 5 to 8:30pm. Domaine Drouhin is just one of 27 wineries featuring Pinot Noir at this highly anticipated annual event.
Tickets are available now.
$30 in advance ($40 at the door)
http://vintagewineshoppe.net/</p>
<h3><strong>DDO Direct Annual Louise Party</strong></h3>
<p>Please join us in the cellars here at DDO as we celebrate the release of the 2007 Pinot Noir Cuvée Louise, on Saturday, May 22, from 12-3 pm. A spectacular wine, the 2007 Louise is everything our Pinot Noir can promise, and more.
This is the one event of the year where DDO Direct members are invited to taste and enjoy the new Louise release. As a reminder, this event is open to members only. </p>
<h3><strong>Valentine's Day 2010</strong></h3>
<p>Love & Pinot Noir - A Match Made in Heaven
Saturday, February 13, 11am to 3pm
Please join us for our favorite day in February, as we celebrate our loved ones (people and wines). On Saturday, February 13, we’ll pour Drouhin wines from Oregon and Burgundy - a perfect opportunity to enjoy the family’s personal vision for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
This year we’re pleased to debut two Drouhin Burgundies exclusive to DDO: the 2008 Chablis Moirein, Premier Cru and the 2007 Savigny Les Beaune Talmettes, Premier Cru.
$20 per person, includes etched Riedel glass and a selection of artisinal cheeses. DDO Direct members receive complimentary entrance for 4.
For more information call 503-864-2700, or email info@domainedrouhin.com</p>
<h3><strong>Willamette Valley Wineries’ Block Party </strong></h3>
<p>Join us on March 11 for an evening of Willamette Valley wines in Seattle!
We will be one of 50+ Oregon wineries at the Willamette Valley Winery Association's first tasting in Seattle. Our Managing Director, David Millman, will showcase a few fun wines from DDO, alongside other producers featuring Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling and other cool-climate varietals. Wines will be complemented by delicious Pinot-friendly appetizers featuring regionally sourced ingredients from sustainably focused producers.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
5:30 – 8:30pm
Location: Sodo Park by Herban Feast
Visit www.willamettewines.com for more information and to purchase tickets.</p>
<h3><strong>La Paulee de San Francisco</strong></h3>
<p>Véronique Drouhin-Boss will be on hand for Daniel Johnnes’ incredible fête du vin, held alternately in New York and San Francisco. Is there more great Burgundy in one place at one time (outside of Burgundy)? Not on this night!
Visit www.lapaulee.com for more information and to purchase tickets.</p>
<h3><strong>Pebble Beach Food & Wine - April 8-11</strong></h3>
<p>Hosted on one of the most pristine strips of coastline in the world, Pebble Beach Food & Wine celebrates 60 celebrity chefs and 250 wineries during this unforgettable four-day event. Join DDO's Managing Director, David Millman, at this celebration of excellence.
Please visit www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com for more information. </p>
<h3><strong>WS Grand Tour 2010</strong></h3>
<p>We hope that you can join us at this year’s three city Wine Spectator Grand Tour in Las Vegas, Washington, D.C. and New York City. Tickets are $200 each and may be ordered online: http://www.winespectator.com/micro/show/id/grandtour2010-intro
Las Vegas: Saturday, April 24, 7 to 10pm
The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas
Washington, D.C.: Friday, April 30, 7 to 10pm
Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
New York City, Tuesday, May 4, 7 to 10pm
Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway
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<h3><strong>2007 DDO Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Now Available!</strong></h3>
<p>The 2007 Pinot Noir triangulates beautiful fruit, beautiful structure and beautiful balance. According to Véronique Drouhin-Boss, “the joy of Pinot Noir is exceptionally clear in this vintage. In tasting the wine, I remember how strong the vineyards were at harvest, how we picked, block by block, how delighted my father and I were by the fermentations. This is a wine that will age for at least 5-8 years, and almost certainly longer, but I love it now, too.” We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
$40, Bottle $20, Demi-Bottle $90, Magnum $200, Jeroboam
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<h3><strong>holiday closure</strong></h3>
<p>Our Tasting Room is open Wednesday-Sunday from 11 to 4. In honor of the holidays, we will be closed December 24 through January 1st.
The last day to taste with us in 2009 is on Wednesday, December 23. We will resume our regular Tasting Room schedule in 2010 on Saturday, January 2nd.
Happy Holidays!</p>
<h3><strong>DDO Holiday Offer</strong></h3>
<p>We know many of you ship our wine to your friends and family as gifts during the holidays, which we deeply appreciate.
To make the process a little friendlier, our shopping cart allows for multiple addresses in a single transaction, so you don’t have to spend time creating individual purchases.
To make the process a little sweeter, we’ve extended a 20% discount on all combined case purchases of our 2007 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley & 2007 Chardonnay Arthur. You can send a bottle here, three bottles over there, six bottles to someone else, and the rest to yourself – however you do it, if it adds up 12, the discount will apply. Simply enter coupon code sweeter through December 14 to save 20%.
Another popular gift is a year of membership within our wine club, DDO Direct. You can choose how many bottles to give from 3 membership levels. More information can be found in the wine club area of our shopping cart.
One important note: December 15 is our final day to ship wine in time for Christmas, so December 14 is the last day we can accept orders.
Happy Holidays!</p>
<h3><strong>The 2005 Pinot Noir Laurene & 2007 Chardonnay Arthur are available now!</strong></h3>
<p>The 2005 Pinot Noir Laurène and 2007 Chardonnay Arthur are now available!
The 2005 Laurène is a classic. Though always well-received, the 2005 Laurène has received more pre-release accolades than any of our wines in recent memory. We rarely trumpet scores, but we are happy to mention that the wine has already received 93pts from the Wine Advocate, 92 pts from both Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar and Wine & Spirits Magazine.
The 2007 Chardonnay Arthur is, as Arthur tends to be, a delight. This year, the wine took a slower, more deliberate path during fermentation, but it has certainly achieved the completeness we strive for. Fresh, with sensational acidity and lift, the 2007 Arthur emphasizes the signature floral aromatics and palate presence that has earned it so much attention in recent years.
Both will be welcome additions to your cellar!</p>
<h3><strong>holiday shipping</strong></h3>
<p>Our last day to ship wine in 2009 is Tuesday, December 15. Orders placed December 15 - January 4 will be held and shipped on Tuesday, January 5th.
If you have any questions, please contact us directly at 503-864-2700. Please note that DDO will be closed between December 24 and January 1. We will respond to any inquiries on Monday, January 4th.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!</p>
<h3><strong>Pre Thanksgiving</strong></h3>
<p>Please join us from 11 to 3 on Saturday, November 21 as we celebrate Thanksgiving early. The $20 entrance fee includes a Riedel Glass and a tasting of our new wines. The Cellar will also be open for wine club members to taste a sampling from the Library. Classique & Mid members receive complimentary entrance for 2 and Plus members receive complimentary entrance for 4.
Special note: We are opening up on Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 11am – 4pm (in addition to our regular Wed-Sun hours) to welcome folks who are in town for the week and want to stock up on holiday wines but want to avoid the post-Thanksgiving rush. We will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the weekend following.</p>
<h3><strong>The 2nd Annual Dundee Hills Wine Experience</strong></h3>
<p>The Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association Presents:
The 3rd Annual Dundee Hills Wine Experience at the Lawrence Gallery on Friday, August 28, from 6PM - 10PM (doors close at 9)
Tickets: $50 (online) & $65 (at the door)
Includes Riedel Oregon Pinot Noir Glass.
We invite you to meet with Dundee Hills winemakers, winegrowers and retailers while you taste over 40 wines from the birthplace of Oregon Pinot Noir and sample cuisine from the Red Hills Provincial Dining. The event includes a silent auction to benefit Salud! Visit www.dundeehills.org to purchase tickets and for more information.</p>
<h3><strong>Vista Balloon Adventure</strong></h3>
<p>The 2006 Laurène Aerial Release Party has been confirmed for Saturday, August 22. We’ll meet at 6am in Newberg, to be aloft no later than 6:30 am. Each balloon will have magnums of 2006 Laurène, and a friendly face from DDO. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy breakfast together.
There are only 39 spots available, and the cost is $160/person.
Please call (503-864-2700) or email (ashley@domainedrouhin.com) to reserve a spot while they last.
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<h3><strong>DDO goes Solar</strong></h3>
<p>Tanner Creek Energy announced today the completion of a 94.5 kilowatt (kW) solar energy system at Domaine Drouhin Oregon, the famed winery in Oregon's Dundee Hills (Willamette Valley). The 94.5kW ground-mounted system is currently the Oregon wine industry's largest solar panel system.
Tanner Creek Energy, the most experienced supplier of solar energy systems to the Oregon wine industry, designed and installed the system, which consists of over 500 state-of-the-art Photovoltaic (PV) panels. Despite its size, the Southwest-facing system integrates well into the estate's vineyard landscape.
Phillippe Drouhin, a fourth generation member of the esteemed Drouhin Family of Burgundy, was the driving force behind the winery's commitment to the project. Responsible for the family's estate viticulture in Burgundy and Oregon, Philippe embraces environmentally-friendly business practice on both sides of the Atlantic.
According to David Millman, Domaine Drouhin Oregon's Managing Director, "We chose Tanner Creek because of their excellent previous work and their effort to have this make sense for a winery, both financially and in terms of our relationship to the land and environment. We also appreciated their help in handling the various administrative hurdles along the way. Perhaps most important was their determination to keep the project elements local to Oregon and their demonstrated commitment to the Oregon wine industry."
Tanner Creek Energy has successfully completed nearly 500kW of solar energy systems in Oregon and the company is one of the largest developers of solar energy systems in the state. Alan Hickenbottom, founder of Tanner Creek, said, "The Drouhin Family has inspired many people through their wine, and we think their commitment to renewable energy will be viewed as equally inspirational. We couldn't ask for better partners in a project."
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<h3><strong>2006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley</strong></h3>
<p>We are pleased to announce the release of our 2006 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, a wine of beauty, depth and classic Pinot proportions. Built along the lines of the 2004, the ’06 is both inviting and serious – a wine that will age well (as all of our wines do) but is already a pleasure to drink.
$45/Bottle, Save 10% on a case OR
$23/Half-Bottle, $90/Magnum & $200/Jeroboam
The 2006 Vintage: 2006 is a vintage that Oregon vintners look upon fondly. After the smaller 2004 and 2005 harvests, a warm but mild growing season led to an easy harvest of exceptional quality and generous yields. In the cellar, our Pinot Noir moved gently through fermentation, always showing off the soft, pretty nature of the vintage. Resembling the wonderful wines of the 2004 vintage, the 2006’s trade a touch of elegance for a bit more power, but never does the balance waver.
Véronique’s Tasting Notes: I find the 2006 very easy to love. It is pretty and charming and graceful, like the 2004, but with a slightly more masculine character. On the nose, the wine is full of bright cherry and intense small red berry notes, with a hint of spice. The mouth feel is lush and round, and very balanced, as is the elegant, long finish. It is a wine to enjoy now, or any time over the next 6-12 years.</p>
<h3><strong>Oregon Wines on Broadway</strong></h3>
<p>We’re teaming up with our friends at Scott Paul Wines/Imports for two special flights at Oregon Wines on Broadway on Thursday, April 9th from 5-8 p.m.!
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Flight: $15
2007 DDO Chardonnay Arthur
2006 DDO Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
2005 DDO Pinot Noir Laurène
Scott Paul Wines/Imports Flight: $15
Domaine Marc Chauvet Champagne
2006 Scott Paul La Paulée Pinot Noir
2007 Scott Paul Audrey Pinot Noir (pre-release offering)
2006 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Chambolle Musigny
If you love Oregon wines and haven’t checked out Kate’s shop in downtown Portland, this would be a great opportunity. www.oregonwinesonbroadway.com
We hope that you can join us!</p>
<h3><strong>event with laurent</strong></h3>
<p>We invite you to join Laurent Drouhin for dinner at Spruce restaurant in San Francisco on Tuesday, February 24. The dinner will highlight the wines from Domaine Drouhin Oregon and Maison Joseph Drouhin. The price of this dinner is $130 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity. Please call 415.931.5100 to make a reservation.
Spruce
3640 Sacramento Street
415-931-5100
www.sprucesf.com</p>
<h3><strong>The 2005 Laurène...one of the finest Oregon pinot noirs yet made. </strong></h3>
<p>"The 2005 Laurène has just been released, and I don’t feel the least hesitation in declaring this one of the finest Oregon pinot noirs yet made."
Matt Kramer: The Oregonian, Oct. 12, 2008
"It’s an exemplar of the 2005 vintage, which created some of Oregon’s most austere, potentially long-lived and detailed pinot noirs. Laurène 2005, one of the last-released among the 2005s, captures the style and depth of this exceptional vintage.
Dense, rich, buttoned-down yet still delivering surprising breadth of flavor right now, the 2005 Laurène offers strong notes of game and leather (the effect of the Pommard clone of pinot noir that makes up about one-third of the blend), along with spices and an invigorating, faintly medicinal note. All of that is buoyed by an intense, dimensional wild cherry savor, among other classic berryish pinot noir flavor notes.
Experience reveals that Laurène will do nothing but improve -- and considerably so -- over the next decade. This is surely so with a vintage like 2005.
Is it worth the $65 asking price? In a word: absolutely. (Distributor is Young’s Columbia.) Worth noting: Relatively few Oregon pinot noirs are offered in what are known as “large formats,” which is collector talk for oversize bottles. Domaine Drouhin Oregon is one of the few to regularly offer these large formats. Apart from theatrics -- and there’s no doubting that bringing a magnum to the table rather than two regular-size (750 milliliter) bottles makes an impact -- do large-format bottlings make any difference? The answer is “yes.” Wines do seem to age slower and longer in big bottles. Collectors buy them because they bring higher prices at auction. Others like them because they say “special occasion” like nothing else. Laurène 2005 is available in magnums (1.5 liters) for $150 and jeroboams (3 liters) for $325."</p>
<h3><strong>2008 Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend: November 22</strong></h3>
<p>Also, we're getting many questions about the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend, and once again we'll be closed to allow us to spend time with our families. That said, we will be absolutely delighted if you can join us on the pre-Thanksgiving Saturday, November 22, between 12pm and 3pm. The cost is $20/person, which includes a Riedel Oregon Pinot Noir glass and a tasting of our current releases.
Classique and Mid members each receive two complimentary admissions and Plus members receive four complimentary admission to this event.</p>
<h3><strong>2008 DDO Direct Harvest Celebration!</strong></h3>
<p>We're pleased to announce our annual harvest event, which is scheduled for Sunday, October 26th, from 12pm - 3pm. Because of this year's later harvest, it was impossible to confirm this event until now, but we know you'll enjoy the chance to discuss the 2008 vintage with winemaker Véronique Drouhin-Boss, as well as ask her about our new releases, the 2005 Pinot Noir Laurène and 2007 Chardonnay Arthur.
Classique and Mid members each receive two complimentary admissions and Plus members receive four complimentary admission to this event; additional guests are $20/person and must be booked in advance. We kindly ask you to email us, ddoclub@domainedrouhin.com, with an RSVP if you plan to join us for the celebration.
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<h3><strong>2008 International Pinot Noir Celebration</strong></h3>
<p>July 25-27, 2008
Since 1987, the IPNC has flying the flag for Pinot Noir, bringing enthusiasts from around the world to McMinnville, OR to enjoy this magical grape. We can tell you that the program for this year’s event is sensational, we’re very much looking forward to pouring our wines, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our corner of the world. Visit www.ipnc.org for more details.</p>
<h3><strong>Wine Spectator Grand Tour Events in NYC and Las Vegas</strong></h3>
<p>April 29 and May 3, 2008
We’re very pleased to have been invited once again to participate in the Wine Spectator’s traveling celebration of the world’s best wines. If you haven’t been – treat yourself. Click here for more details: http://www.winespectator.com/GrandTour/WSgrandtour.html</p>
<h3><strong>Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival</strong></h3>
<p>Feb. 25 - March 2, 2008
One of the most celebrated and largest events in the Northwest, the “Playhouse” takes over gorgeous Vancouver for a non-stop extravaganza of amazing wines from around the world. Click here for more details: http://www.playhousewinefest.com</p>
<h3><strong>South Beach Food & Wine Festival</strong></h3>
<p>Feb. 21-24, 2008
Véronique and Laurent Drouhin will participate in the 2008 South Beach Food & Wine Festival, which has quickly become one of the premier events in the US. Véronique will also take part in the D’Vine Divas dinners, which brings together top female chefs and winemakers in an over-the-top extravaganza. For more information, click: http://www.sobewineandfoodfest.com/2008/index.php</p>
<h3><strong>La Paulée de San Francisco</strong></h3>
<p>March 1, 2008
The legendary NYC bacchanalia comes to San Francisco for the kind of epic event that only Daniel Johnnes could pull together. Véronique Drouhin will represent Maison Joseph Drouhin, and for the lucky few who are able to wrangle tickets, this will be something to remember for a very long time. http://danieljohnnes.com/index.html</p>
<h3><strong>Dundee Hills...For the Love of Wine!</strong></h3>
<p>Love & Pinot Noir - A Match Made In Heaven!
When: Saturday, February 9, 11am to 3pm
$20/per person
Please join us for our favorite day in February, as we celebrate our loved ones (people and wines). As always, we’ll pour Drouhin wines from Oregon and Burgundy - a perfect opportunity to enjoy the family’s personal vision for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. $20 entrance fee includes an etched Riedel Oregon Pinot Noir glass and a selection of accompaniments. DDO Direct members receive complimentary entrance for 2.
For more information, call 503-864-2700, or email Ashley@domainedrouhin.com</p>
<h3><strong>2007 Harvest Update</strong></h3>
<p>At long last, Fall is here. The changing colors are magical, as is the sense of connection one feels to the vines. Having watched these incredible plants progress from budbreak to flowering to veraison to full maturity, one can’t help but feel that they’ve earned the right to sleep for a while.
Harvest 2007 will be long remembered as a vintage that demanded excellence from both the vineyard manager and the winemaker. Not that one ever gets a chance to ‘relax,’ but 2007 was more punishing to those who weren’t at the top of their game all year long. In the end, the extraordinary condition of our vineyards gave us the luxury of waiting for the right moment to pick each block. Over the course of nearly four weeks, we planned our moves, literally one day at a time. Exhausting, but necessary.
Now, all of our Pinot Noir has been pressed and is safely in barrel. The emerging portrait of 2007 is fascinating, and clearly delicious. Stay tuned for more detail as it unfolds.</p>
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