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 Bledsoe | McDaniels wines with the freshest ingredients available.
Josh McDaniels
CEO & Director of Winemaking
Josh McDaniels was born and raised in Walla Walla and at an early age fell in love with the wine industry. In fact, he started his own winery during high school. It was here in Walla Walla at the Leonetti Cellar where he first toiled with and witnessed the hard work and beauty that goes into creating a premium wine.
The wine industry captivated him from both an entrepreneurial and wine standpoiont and prompted his formal education from the Institute of Enology and Viticulture in Walla Walla while, at the same time, continuing to work under his long-time mentor, Chris Figgins of Leonetti.
To further his educatoin , Josh took extension courses through Washington State University and U.C. Davis and also interned in Argentina at Paul Hobbs’ Vina Cobos Winery. He has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and is currently working on his MBA with Washington State University.
In addition to CEO & Director of Winemaking, Josh in a partner in Bledsoe Wine Estates. He has been named a “Game Changer in Washington Wine”, a “Washington Prodigy”, and a “Top 40 Under 40 TAstmakers of America” from Wine Enthusiast magazine.
He has served on a number of non-profit boards, including as the former Board President of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance and currently as a board member for Washington Winegrowers Association. Josh lives in Walla Walla with his wife, Kim, and their three children.
More About Bledsoe | McDaniels
Just as each child brings something innately unique to a family, or each player brings an irreplaceable skill set to a team, the wines we created are truly deserving of their own label and recognition-thus became Bledsoe|McDaniels.
For many years now, both of us have been constantly intrigued by the beautiful wines coming out of the Willamette Valley, while simultaneoulsy gaining a deep understanding of Syrah here in Wall Walla. While these two wines and valleys have obvious differences in the glass, as we dove deeper, we were constantly reminded of the undeniable similarities between the two.
Over the years, our relationship has grown tremendously and has long been more than an owner/employee situation and we began talking about how to solidify that level of trust. We both have a great passion for wine, are ultra-competitive to make only the best qualitative examples, and are willing to take risks and go off the beaten path to do so.
‑Drew Bledsoe & Josh McDaniels, Founders
Dinner Details
Menu
We’ll be creating a seasonal menu paired with these beautiful wines.
Please check back for details!
Seating Options & Registration Information
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
Per Person Pricing
A per-person cost of $175, 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, vegetarian or have a gluten intolerance.
Single Seat at the Chef’s Table
This is a single seat ticket at our Chef’s Table and includes dinner, pairings, and service for one guest.
Price: $175
Table for Two
This is a ticket for two (2) guests at a bistro table, and includes dinner, pairings and service for each guest.
Price: $350
GROUP: Wine Barn Reservation
Reserve the Wine Barn for this event, and we will contact you to coordinate details. The Wine Barn accommodates 4-10 guests.
NOTE: The final invoice will be issued the night of the event based on the number of guests minus the deposit.
Price: $50 Deposit
