WINE TASTING WITH KATHERINE COLE  

Sunday, February 14, 2010    3:00 pm

Frank & Joan McNamara   20 guests     $75

Discover new loves! Katherine Cole, wine columnist for The Oregonian and Mix, will introduce you to new possibilities in a blind tasting of some of her favorite sparkling wines. Explore ideas for wine and food pairings that will sweep you off your feet. Learn how to impress your loved one with great wines that won't break the bank. Intimate guitar and flute music by Duo Adams-Mery will set the mood for a perfect Valentine’s Day.

Note: This home is not wheelchair accessible.

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Spend a fun and educational afternoon with Katherine Cole, wine columnist for the FoodDay section of The Oregonian, and for MIX, Portland's magazine for food and drink. Gain knowledge about sparkling wine and try identifying some in a "blind tasting" game. Discover flavors you like, ask about wine and food pairings, learn about affordable wines and seasonal imbibing. Katherine will share wine wisdom and answer questions. Also enjoy chamber music and hors d'oeuvres. Come, have fun, and enhance your appreciation of the fruit of the vine!

Link to The Oregonian wine column.

Link to more information about Katherine Cole.

Duo Adams-Mery

Duo Adams-Mery is a flute and classical guitar duo that has been performing together for nearly ten years.John Mery received his M.M. in guitar performance from the University of Arizona where he studied under Thomas Patterson. He has participated in master classes with many of today's most prominent guitarists including: Christopher Parkening, Oscar Ghilia, David Russel, Abel Carlevaro and Carlo Barone.  In 1993 Mr. Mery won the Schaeffer memorial guitar competition. He has given concerts in Europe and throughout the Western United States.  Mr. Mery currently heads the music program at Portland Community College - Sylvania Campus. Jas. Adams first studied flute while attending Reed College, where he helped start a Young Audience group, playing Renaissance period instruments for local school children.  He later studied flute with Roger Rostron of the Hallé Orchestra.  Mr. Adams has performed on baroque and modern flute in chamber music recitals and concerts in the Pacific Northwest, Bay Area, and abroad.