Max Lunch Club January 22, 2021 – Featuring A to Wineworks from Oregon

LUNCH CLUB January 22, 2021 – Max’s Oyster Bar, West Hartford Center

The Essence of Oregon – Veteran Winemaking

Featuring A to Z Wineworks, Organic Wines from Oregon

Hosted by Brian Mitchell

Corporate Beverage Director and Sommelier – Max Restaurant Group

Begun is 2002, A to Z Wineworks is the joint venture between Oregon wine industry veterans that had worked at wineries such as Eyrie, Archery Summit, DDO, and Chehalem. Looking to make wines that were truly expressive of what Oregon, dependable quality but also wines that were great values. Today, nearly 30 years on, they have achieved this and then some. One of Oregon’s top-selling wine brands, A to Z consistently delivers outstanding quality wines, made from organically farmed vineyards. It is a pleasure to offer these wines and the opportunity to pair them with the creative menu by Chef Matt Burrill.

Seating at 12:45pm

1-

Smoked Oysters

Chile Miso Butter

A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris, 2019 Oregon

2-

Pastrami Smoked Salmon

Flatbread, Capers, Pickled Shallots, Lemon Crème Fraiche

A to Z Wineworks Chardonnay, 2019 Oregon

3-

Crab Salad

Spinach, Hazelnuts, Pears, Cranberry Vinaigrette

A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir, 2017, Oregon

4-

Roasted Pork Loin

House tater tots, Brussel Sprouts, Cider Mushroom Reduction

A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir The Essence, 2016, Oregon

Something Sweet

 Blackberry Cheesecake

Cherry Reduction, Crème Anglaise

$49.00 per person

(not including tax or gratuity)

Please call Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford for reservations

All guest seating will be spaced out and socially distanced

860-236-6299

Menu subject to change

Willamette Valley Vineyards Annual Wine Dinner at Trumbull Kitchen – 1/31/20 ~ SOLD OUT! 2nd Night Added – February 7, 2020

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Founder, Jim Bernau, purchased the Estate site in 1983 and cleared away the old pioneer plum orchard hidden in Scotch broom and blackberry vines. He planted Pinot Noir (Pommard and Wadenswil clones), Chardonnay (Dijon and Espiguette) and Pinot Gris.

In the beginning he hand-watered the vines with seventeen lengths of 75′ garden hose!

Willamette Valley Vineyards has come a long way since then.

Today, the stylistic emphasis is on pure varietal fruit characters, with attention to depth, richness of mouthfeel, and balance. The wines are truly a collaborative effort of the entire vineyard and wine-making staff. We always look forward to taking a look at the new vintages and selections available from WVV.
Join us at Trumbull Kitchen as we host this annual event and a fabulous dinner, pairing Willamette Valley Vineyards wines with Chefs’ menu by Chris Torla and James Dillon.

Friday January 31st
6:30 Seating

Guest Speaker
Howard Asadow
Fine Wine Manager – Allan S Goodman

1st
Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, 2017
Smoked Salmon
avocado espuma, corn chip crumbs, cilantro

2nd
Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir, 2018
Confit Duck
quince & apple glaze, parsnip

3rd
Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, 2017
Crab Legs
balsamic glass, tomato consume, basil oil

4th
Willamette Valley Vineyards Elton Pinot Noir, 2016
Seared Venison
soy glazed baby beet root, juniper berry, quinoa, roasted chestnuts, cranberries, turnip puree

Final
Willamette Valley Vineyards Riesling, 2018
Anise Semifreddo
strawberry & lemon ice, candied thai basil

$89 Per Person
(Not Including Tax or Gratuity)

Please Contact Trumbull Kitchen for Reservations
(860) 493-7412