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We are excited to invite you to The Kitchen for a fun and informative demonstration cooking class featuring Oregon wines paired with seasonal food! Learn how we pair Atticus wines with the freshest ingredients available.
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Ximena Orrego
Winemaker
Ximena was born in Peru and grew up throughout Latin America and Canada. After university she moved to Florida, where she met Guy. It was there that they tasted their first Oregon Pinot Noir and decided to visit the Willamette Valley on vacation. Before their trip was over, they had placed a bid on their property – their future had been sealed. They built their family home among the vines, creating a place where they have watched their children grow, stay connected with the vineyard and coexist with nature.
After many vintages learning, first as harvest intern and then actively working in the cellar, Ximena is now the winemaker for their wines. One of her “aha” moments with wine was when she was a harvest intern at Raptor Ridge Winery in 2007. As people may recall, that was a very cool vintage and she remembers it being constantly wet and cold. But, she fell in love with the aromas of the Pinot Noir grapes as they were going through primary fermentation. She was completely seduced by that experience, even though it was hard.
To this day, one of her favorite things to do is to smell the fermenters every day and see the various expressions of the fruit as they develop.
More About Atticus
Atticus Wine is a family-owned micro-boutique producer of beautiful and distinctive Pinot Noir in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of the Willamette Valley. Founded in 2005, it is the ongoing journey of love and dedication of Ximena Orrego and her husband Guy Insley.
Ximena hosts private tastings from their own kitchen table and patio overlooking the vineyard for a truly one-of a-kind tasting experience. Private tastings include a tasting of vertical or library wines, and a walk through the vineyard.
Atticus Wine’s total annual production is ~600 cases
Dinner Details
Menu
We’ll be creating a seasonal menu paired with these beautiful wines.
Please check back for details!
Wines
Please check back for the wine list.
Seating Options
Available Options
Three options are available:
Family-style seating at the Chef’s Table, limited to 20 people
Four bistro tables, accommodating two guests each
Wine barn, for up to 10 guests
Recommendations
Registration Information
Per Person Pricing
A per-person cost of $165, which includes dinner, pairings, and gratuity.
For Large Groups
If you have a party larger than 10, call The Kitchen at 503-746-3030 to allow us to assist you with your reservation.
Additional Considerations
Please let us know if you or any of your guests are vegan or have a gluten intolerance.