St. Innocent Winery was founded in the mid-Willamette Valley near Salem, Oregon, at the southeast corner of the Eola Hills, in 1988 by Mark Vlossak. Both its wine and winemaker are now considered to be among the best of Oregon. Wine Advocate named Vlossak one of its 2004 “Wine Personalities of the Year,” writing that “Mark Vlossak continues to grace consumers with the finest Pinot noirs Oregon has fashioned to date . . . . Vlossak’s dedication to quality and his commitment to delivering value to his customers is exemplary.”

Dinner With St. Innocent Wines Menu
Grilled Wild Caught Gulf Prawns – Israeli couscous, citrus beurre blanc – 2007 St. Innocent Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Blanc

Thai Style Mussels – jasmine rice, coconut milk, lemon grass, chilies and cilantro – 2007 St. Innocent Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

Pan-Seared Duck Breast – parmesan risotto, roast beets, fresh blueberry sauce – 2007 St. Innocent Villages Cuvee Pinot Noir & 2006 St Innocent Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir

Cheese Course – a selection of cheeses and a bit of dark chocolate – Cellar Selection (St. Innocent Winery)

For more information about St. Innocent Wines and our presenter, Mark Vlossak, visit stinnocentwine.com.
Cost is $65 per person. Call for reservations 318-8435. Visit jackalopgrill.com for info. The Jackalope Grill is located at 1245 SE Third St. in Bend, Oregon.

Reserve your spot now for Wine Women Tasting Wine at The Jackalope Grill on Monday, September 15 at 4pm. Cost is $45. Please contact Diane Sienko at Bend Wine Cellars (388-7564), or go to the  Women Tasting Wine website.

The Jackalope Grill will be closed Tuesday September 23 for a private party.

Saviah Cellars Winemakers Dinner
Mon., Sept. 29: Saviah Cellars Winemakers Dinner – limited seating, call for reservations 541-318-8435.