7.25.23 | The Rouge Wine Dinner with Matt Berson of Portland Wine Co
Matt Berson, Vintner and Winery Owner
In 2003, I was rescued from the restaurant grind by a band of marauding Oregon winemakers. I worked in their cellars and vineyards until it got under my skin. Then I traveled to New Zealand, Napa, Germany, and Argentina, to work in their vineyards and wineries and discover the secret of making great wines. Sure, it’s a glamorous lifestyle (cue needle scratching across vinyl)—it’s actually incredibly hard work with equal parts barrel heaving, lab tinkering, hand wringing, and business minutiae.
I love what I do and learn something new every day. Hard work aside, getting back to basics and finding simple ways of doing things—such as making tasty wines for different moods, foods, and palates—is part of the creative process that truly drives my passion for this labor of love.
MENU + WINE PAIRINGS | $105 per person (+ tax & service fee)
OYSTER 3 WAYS
Salt Grilled Casino, Fresh Shucked Wine Mignonette, Shooter Seagrass Wine Foam
Love & Squalor "Mother Shucker" White, Willamette Valley, OR
Shrimp Corn Dog with Bing Cherry Chutney
Love & Squalor Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OR 2022
Schnitzel Slider with Sauerkraut, Beer Mustard, Potato Salad
Love & Squalor Dry Riesling, Willamette Valley, OR 2018
Beef Carpaccio Lollipop with Olive Tapenade & Pickled Porcini
Portland Wine Co. Pinot Noir Rose, Willamette Valley, OR 2022
Duck Confit Mole Tamales with Dirty Rice & Napoles
Love & Squalor Gamay Noir, Willamette Valley, OR 2021
Prosciutto Wrapped Lamb Tenderloin
Blue Cheese Au Gratin, Sous Vide Carrots, Red Wine Demi
Love & Squalor Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR 2018
Strawberry Rhubarb Cruller
Love & Squalor Pinot Noir Reserve, Willamette Valley, OR 2018
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7.25.23 | The Rouge Wine Dinner with Matt Berson of Portland Wine Co at The Rouge Wine & Bourbon Bistro is sold out.