MAKE YOUR DINNER RESERVATIONS TODAY!
2006 CHEF SERIES: Wine Country Cooking in the Dundee Hills




2006 CHEF SERIES LINE-UP:

May 18 - Chef Cathy Whims, Nostrana - Portland at The Black Walnut Inn
Cathy has prepared her menu for the first dinner in our 2006 series. To find out what wines we'll
pair with her incredible 5-course dinner, make your reservations today!

July 27 - Chef Dante Boccuzzi, Aureole - New York at Prince Hill Vineyard

September 14 - Chef Mark Kiffin, The Compound - Santa Fe at Erath Winery

The Dinners
Expect a four to five course meal created with Erath wines in mind. Restricted diets (vegetarian, gluten free,
etc.) are welcome, but please let us know well in advance to give the Chef ample time to prepare. Wine pioneer
Dick Erath will welcome guests and discuss the wines paired with each course. We only seat up to 40 people per
dinner and seats fill up fast, so please make your reservation soon to guarantee your spot. Cancellations for full
refund must be made no later than two weeks prior to each dinner. We will take a wait list, in the event that
a cancellation occurs. Each dinner is priced at $125 per person, or attend all three at the Series Rate of $100 per
person. We accept Visa and MC credit cards.

Looking for a place to stay?
We encourage our dinner guests to stay the night in wine country. The following inns and B&Bs offer generous
accommodations in our area and are in close proximity to Erath and the Chef Series locations. Again, spaces fill up
fast, so please make your lodging reservations in advance. A complimentary shuttle service will be available to
and from participating B&B's.

Abbey Road Farm B&B - 503.852.6278

Avellan Inn - 503.537.9161*

Black Walnut Inn - 503.429.4114*

Dundee Manor - 503.554.1945 *

Wine Country Farm B&B - 503.864.3446
* = within 4-5 mile drive from Erath Winery & Chef Series Sites

Looking for more fun?
We will offer a complimentary VIP Tasting & Tour for interested attendees on the Friday morning (11:00 a.m.)
following each dinner. Please be sure to r.s.v.p. for the Friday Tasting & Tour when you make your dinner
reservations. For more information, please contact us at 503.538.3318 or toll- free at 800.539.9463.

PRESS RELEASE - Erath Winery Announces Second Annual Chef Series...

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN WINE COUNTRY / May 27 - 29

This is the Willamette Valley's biggest weekend of the year! Come look, smell and taste why Erath is a must stop for Dundee Hills wine touring. For $5 you get a souvenir etched wine glass and samples of all current releases. Another $5 gets you a single vineyard and estate Pinot Noir tasting. We'll also have library wines, delicious food available for purchase, and 20% case discounts...great views too! Catering Schedule: Saturday & Sunday - The Ribslayer Monday - Cordial Catering

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THE 2005 CHEF SERIES - Photo Galleries & Menus


July 28, 2005 – Alister Brown, Logan Brown – Wellington, New Zealand
Alister, the featured Guest Chef at last year's International Pinot Noir Celebration in Oregon, commenced
his culinary talents at the Black Walnut Inn before cooking for several hundred IPNC guests. Alister was
recently featured in the New Zealand episode of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations on the Travel Channel.
Menu & Wine Pairings
Photo Gallery


August 11, 2005 – Michael Voltaggio, Dry Creek Kitchen – Sonoma, California
Michael's brother, Bryan Voltaggio, Executive Chef at Charlie Palmer's Steak House in
Washington, DC, assisted his younger brother in the kitchen...with great results!
Menu & Wine Pairings
Photo Gallery


September 15, 2005 – Adam Sappington, Wildwood – Willamette Valley, Oregon
At Wildwood, you get the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer! The complexity of Adam's dishes
comes from the depth of flavor in the ingredients, most found only miles from the restaurant.
Menu & Wine Pairings
Photo Gallery


October 13, 2005 – Tamara Murphy, Brasa – Seattle, Washington
Tamara graced our series with a grand finale - including her savory menu of Mediterranean Rim cuisine.
Just days later, the Food Network aired Tamara's lively competition against Iron Chef Mario Batali on
Iron Chef America (Episode IA0208, October 16).
Menu & Wine Pairings
Photo Gallery

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