Wines of the Pacific Northwest
Thu, Oct 19 2017, 5:45pm
Join Jason Kallsen at the Campus Club on October 19th as he hosts another fun wine class! This class will detail the regions of Willamette Valley in Oregon and the Walla Walla region of Washington, while tasting through fantastic examples and learning about the different wines of the region.
As a bonus, participants will walk away with a list of Jason's current favorite producers and easy instructions for finding those wines!
$38 per person includes delicious appetizers from the Campus Club kitchen including
- Seared Wild Salmon with Cranberry Relish
- Pear, Rosemary and Hazelnut Frangipane Crostini
- Mississippi Mushroom's Grilled Oyster Mushrooms
- Vietnamese Spiced Pate Platter with Spicy Aioli and Pickled Vegetables
- Platter of Cheeses with fresh and dried fruits
This event is for Campus Club Members only, but they have agreed that Cherie Hamilton, Chair of the Social Committee, can sponsor those UMRA members who don’t belong to the Campus Club. All reservations should be sent to Cherie by October 12th. For those who are not members, please include a check. Those who are members will be billed directly by the Campus Club.
This is the first attempt of the UMRA Social Committee to plan a gathering. We welcome any suggestions from members for future events. Also, please let us know if you would like to be a member of the Social Committee.
Please send your reservations to: Cherie Hamilton, 3151 Dean Ct., #1003, Minneapolis, MN 55416
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