Jim Morrison takes us on a journey through the vineyards of Washington and Oregon “Taste of Oregon / Deep Dive Into Washington”

In our recent class on Washington and Oregon wines, Jim Morrison and Monica Brown combined knowledge to bring the cheeses and wines of the Pacific Northwest together in our classroom.  This region is producing some of the most beautiful wines and cheeses that we have seen. Small vineyards and small farms bring us true artesian production big on taste.

Being passionate about your job is an understatement when describing Jim’s dedication the grapevine.  I would have to guess that when Jim gets his annual physical, his blood workup reveals a blend of pinot and nebbiolo.  It is this kind of passion and excitement that creates our perfect class.   Jim has visited just about every vineyard and knows almost every winemaker personally in his portfolio.

As we like to say, live it, breathe it, eat it, and drink it.

Wines & Cheeses of the class

Belle Pente Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley 2009 paired with appetizers

Belle Pente Pinot Noir, Yamhill Carlton 2010 paired with Tumalo Classico

Kelley Fox Mirabai, Willamette Valley 2012 paired with Mt Townsend Seastack

Claar Cellars Cabernet-Merlot, Washington 2011 paired with River’s Edge Chevre Up In Smoke

Soos Creek Champoux Washington 2010 paired with Beecher’s Flagsheep

Cadence Bel Canto Washington 2009 paired with Rogue Creamery Caveman Blue