Second Saturdays in Ridgefield

Oregon Wines This Week

This Saturday March 14th, we’re heading out to the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon for our Second Saturdays tasting with Sarah and Bernard from à table. We’ll be pouring two wonderful organically farmed wines that are perfect companions for cheese and charcuterie.

First up is the 2022 Illahe Pinot Gris. Illahe is a small, family-run winery known for doing things a little differently. The vineyards are farmed organically, horses are used in place of tractors, and the winery itself operates without electricity in the cellar — relying on gravity, pedal power, and daylight to craft their wines in a thoughtful, old-world way. The wine itself is bright and lively with fresh pear, citrus, and a hint of melon. Crisp and refreshing, but with enough texture to stand up to food. This is exactly the kind of white that loves creamy cheeses like our French triple crèmes, fresh goat cheeses like the Buchette, and a slice or two of prosciutto. Then we’ll move into the 2023 Crowley Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley, another organically farmed wine that shows just how graceful Oregon Pinot can be. It’s silky and elegant with notes of red cherry, raspberry, and a touch of earthiness that makes Pinot Noir such a natural partner for cheese and charcuterie. Balanced, approachable, and incredibly food-friendly.

Both wines highlight what we love about Oregon — thoughtful farming, beautiful balance, and wines that shine brightest when enjoyed around the table with good food and good company.

Stop by, grab a taste, and spend a little time with us. Great wine, wonderful cheeses, and the always delicious bites from à table — a perfect Saturday afternoon in Ridgefield.

Gary will be pouring, and if we’re lucky, Bandit may make an appearance too.