Taste the Magic of Three Feathers Wines: Unveiling the Secrets to Holiday Pairing Perfection
Taste the Magic of Three Feathers Wines with this delicious selection of recipes and pairing ideas! This Holiday Season is a lovely opportunity to plan some inspirational menus and share wines with Friends and Family.
Stay tuned for the article in the Oregon Wine Press on Holiday Wines & Pairings featuring Three Feathers!
To accompany our Online Wine Sale – 20% off on all wines purchased on our website during the months of November and December – we are featuring some incredible recipes that the Chefs of Three Feathers are particularly fond of. These recipes are accessible on our website blog complete with useful “how to” photographs.
We include a helpful, but not extensive, list of pairing ideas to get your taste buds flowing and inspire your Holiday wine purchases.
Bon appétit!
Pairing with Three Feathers Pinot POP
2022 Pinot POP
Three Feathers Pinot POP is a versatile, lightly sparkling Pinot Noir that pairs with a variety of dishes from fruit salad to Barbecue. Wow! That’s quite a gamut… but indeed, the red raspberry, strawberry notes accompany foods that are similar on the palette as well as contrasting. Casual or dressed up, we have tested Pinot POP with pâtés, spicy Asian, Cajun ribs and tiramisu and it came through every time.
Pairing Ideas:
Spicy or Smoked dishes – Thai, Cajun, Barbecue, Charcuterie & Cheese Boards, Fruit Salad, Fruit desserts, Tiramisu
Suggested Recipes:
Simply Szechuan – Stir Fry by Oscar | Szechuan Beef recipe
One New Year, two Full Moons and a Liver Pâté Recipe | Liver Pâté for Italian crostini
Cynthia’s Spring Rolls | Handmade Vietnamese Specialty
Tasting Notes:
“Pinot POP” catches the eye with a fuchsia color that matches its aromas of red raspberries and strawberry bubble gum. Its slightly off-dry red cherry and nectarine fruit flavors intersect with traces of chamomile, lemon and fresh-baked brioche. The bubbles feel soft and lazy on the palate.
© MICHAEL ALBERTY, THE OREGONIAN / OREGON LIVE
Pairing with Three Feathers Oregon Pinot Gris
2021 & 2022 Pinot Gris
We currently propose two vintages of Estate Pinot Gris; 2021 and 2022. As our style of wine-making emphasizes the growing season, each wine is somewhat different coming from the same vineyard block.
Our 2021 Pinot Gris awakens the palette with floral notes and a juicy acidity. Our 2022 Pinot Gris is light, dry and elegant, with citrus and grapefruit notes – reminiscent of a Sauvignon Blanc.
Excellent to drink on their own, at the beginning of an evening or with a starter, these wines will carry through to entree and dessert with success. For white wine drinkers and Pinot Gris lovers, these wines are a MUST HAVE for the holiday season. Taste the Magic of Three Feathers Pinot Gris!
Pairing Ideas:
Goat cheese, Fish and Shellfish (think Dungeness crab), Poultry & Wild Poultry, Vegetarian dishes, Cheese fondue
Suggested Recipes:
Carrot Cake, Parma Style | Unctuous and unique recipe by Giada De Laurentiis
Simple Salmon with Sour Cream Herb Dressing and Fresh Berries | A Three Feathers Favorite!
Holiday Baked Brie | A starter that will knock their socks off!
Pairing with Three Feathers Oregon Pinot Noir
2016 Estate Pinot Noir
Our first Pinot Noir vintage dates from 2016, which was a cooler growing season that resulted in a French-style burgundy (single-clone) which pairs beautifully with oh so many foods with a lovely nose and round finish.
2017 & 2018 Cuvée Virginia | 2018 Reserve 667
In 2017 and 2018, we experienced warmer temperatures and less rain. The grapes matured to perfection and flavors were condensed. These vintages, from which we made the 2017 Cuvée Virginia & 2018 Cuvée Virginia (Estate Blends) and 2018 Reserve 667 (single-clone), come as close to the description “big Pinot” that will perhaps ever get given our high-elevation sites. Deep and bold, with a warm bouquet of spices and cocoa, these wines are customer favorites.
2019 Estate Pinot Noir
Our 2019 Pinot Noir is a cooler climate single-clone wine that has been very popular for its light-bodied expression with black tea tannins. This wine has practically sold out, so take advantage of the few cases in stock during our Holiday Sale!
Tasting Notes:
Interesting and savory, the nose reminds of sun-brewed black tea with lemon, fruity strawberry, pipe tobacco, sweet grass and light caramel. The aromas integrate into a flavor medley in this light-bodied, bright wine with black tea leaf-flavored tannins.
OREGON WINE PRESS
2020 & 2021 Pinot Madeleine
In 2020 and 2021, we introduced a new Pinot Noir grape to our portfolio – Pinot Madeleine. A rare old-word clone of Pinot Noir, this early ripening grape reveals a fascinating expression as a single-clone wine but is also an excellent addition to our Estate Blends. The 2020 Pinot Madeleine single-clone wine is complex and very smooth with a lingering finish while the 2021 Pinot Madeleine is a bit feistier. Both are unique to Oregon, as we do not know of another grower that has this particular grape.
2021 Madeleine – Tasting Notes:
Notes of cherries and dried strawberries with ground-spice and moist-earth undertones. Medium-bodied, juicy and sleek with red-fruit character and a flavorful finish.
JamesSuckling.com
2021 Cuvée Virginia
Our 2021 Cuvée Virginia is our third barrel-selected Estate Blend that sports a percentage of Pinot Madeleine, attributing to its unique character with sleek cherry and raspberry notes. This year’s Cuvée drinks easily by itself or with a range of dishes.
Tasting Notes:
… Attractive cherries and raspberries and hints of spicy herbs, blue flowers and spice orange peel. Medium-bodied with sleek cherries and crunchy acidity.
JamesSuckling.com
Pairing Ideas:
Smoked Turkey or Duck, Pork, Lamb, Beef, Eggplant Parmesan, Mushroom Risotto, Cheese plate, Charcuterie, Pasta and Legume dishes
Suggested Recipes:
Victor’s Infallible Smoked Turkey Weber-Style | A Sure Win Recipe that works for Duck too!
Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Pinot Noir Sauce and French-cut Beans | Pinot Noir makes a Great Sauce
Family Heirloom Chicken Casserole with Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Sour Cream Sauce
Spaghetti Marco Polo | A Three Feather’s Favorite by Julia Child
Clementine Cake, A Winter Delight
Chocolate Fudge Avocado Cake