Visitor Center Closing Early for Private Event
The King Estate Visitor Center, which encompasses our estate restaurant and wine bar, will be closing for a private event at 2:30 pm on Saturday September 29th, 2012.
Bud Break Starts the 2012 Growing Season in our Organic Vineyard
It’s that time again. Bud break signals the beginning of the 2012 growing season at King Estate. Tiny buds first started popping up in March, and the vineyard achieved 100% bud break in early May. Last year, bud break wasn’t until mid-May, so Vineyard Manger Meliton Martinez and the vineyard crew are paying special attention to the vulnerable buds to ensure optimal growth. Secondary buds are manually removed to make sure the primary bud (which contains 2-3 grape clusters) receives most of the nutrients and energy, “we have to touch every single bud to remove them,” said Martinez. The process takes about two weeks with 60 people working all day at the task.
TC Recipe: Brie, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich
By Sous Chef Benjamin Nadolny
Suggested Pairing: 2010 NxNW Horse Heaven Hills Riesling
Serves 1
TC Recipe: Salad with Spring Beets, Goat Cheese, Cucumber, and Orange Dressing
By Sous Chef Benjamin Nadolny
Suggested Pairing: 2011 Luminous Pinot Gris
Serves 2
TC Recipe: Grilled Salmon Over Potato Gnocchi, Buttered Leeks, Aged Balsamic
By Sous Chef Benjamin Nadolny
Suggested Pairing: 2010 Pfeiffer Vineyard Pinot Noir
Serves 2
TC Recipe: Paired with Grilled Leg of Lamb over Morel and Sweet Pea Risotto
By Sous Chef Benjamin Nadolny
Suggested Pairing: 2010 Rogue Valley Petite Sirah
Serves 6
TC Recipe: Seared Scallops with Arugula, Strawberry and Grapefruit
By Sous Chef Benjamin Nadolny
Suggested Pairing: 2010 Pfeiffer Vineyard Pinot Gris
Serves 2
Classic & Ultimate Release: May 21, 2012
Tech SheetsThe links below will lead you to technical sheets for each wine in your shipment. These sheets provide valuable information about the wine in the bottle and and how it was made. |
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RecipesThe following recipes have been authored by our culinary staff specifically for pairing with your Tower Club shipment. |
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Margaux Wine Dinner
Margaux Presents May’s Wine Dinner Featuring King Estate Oregon Wines.
For more information visit Margaux May’s Wine Dinner.
Charcuterie Wars: King Estate Winery vs. The Commons Brewery
King Estate was invited by 16 Tons to participate in a delicious battle at their South Eugene location (Supreme Bean) on May 11th. The 5 courses of charcuterie were provided by Falling Sky Brewery, while King Estate and The Commons Brewery (from SE Portland) battled head to head to determine the best charcuterie pairing. Each course was carefully paired with a different wine and beer, and each participant was encouraged to take tasting notes and discuss which pairing they enjoyed most. Representatives from The Commons Brewery and King Estate gave educational insight into beer and winemaking as well as the delicate art of food pairing.