ENTREE NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard Applegate Valley Applegate Valley is the valley of the Applegate River in Southern Oregon, United States and extending slightly into Northern California. It encompasses the area between Jacksonville and Grants Pass. Oregon Route 238 (Jacksonville Highway) is a main route through the valley. wine takes top Newport prize NEWPORT - The 2000 Troon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Cab·er·net Sauvignon n. 1. A variety of black grape used to make red wine, notably in Bordeaux and the Napa Valley. 2. A dry red wine made from this grape. [French. , from a winery in the Applegate Valley, just south of Grants Pass, was judged best of show in the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival's Commercial Wine Competition. A total of 142 wines were entered. Twenty gold medals were awarded. LaVelle Vineyards of Elmira received gold medals for its 2002 pinot gris and a dessert wine (Riesling, Autumn Nectar, Susan's Vineyard). King Estate Winery, near Lorane, received a gold medal for its 1999 pinot noir reserve wine. One Umpqua Valley vintner, Flying Dutchman Winery, received gold for its 2002 syrah. A complete list of the winners can be found on the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.newportchamber.org. Wine Tastings TODAY Ambrosia ambrosia (ămbrō`zhə), in Greek mythology, food and drink with which the Olympian gods preserved their immortality. Extraordinarily fragrant, ambrosia was probably conceived of as a purified and idealized form of honey. Restaurant and Bar - Winemaker Ray Walsh will pour King Estate wines and answer questions about his style of winemaking at the monthly wine tasting and sale from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ambrosia Restaurant and Bar, 174 E. Broadway. The $10 charge for the event includes appetizers as well as a taste of all nine wines. Cooking Classes MARCH 11 European cooking - Lessons in "International Cuisine" will be offered from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. Edah Franz will lead the class and provide recipes for hearty soups, main dishes and salads. The $4 fee covers supplies. Register by calling 736-4444. Garden Clubs TUESDAY Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group - Maurice Horn of Joy Creek Nursery, Scappoose, will discuss his use of finely crushed gravel as a soil amendment and as a mulch at 7 p.m. at Agate Hall, 1787 Agate St., Eugene. THURSDAY Lane County Dahlia dahlia (däl`yə, dăl`–) [for Anders Dahl, 1751–89, Swedish botanist and pupil of Linnaeus], any plant of the genus Dahlia Society - Duane Hatch, a former Lane County Extension agent, will speak on soil preparation, use of fertilizers, and how and when to water at 7:30 p.m. at the Campbell Senior Center, 155 High St. The public is invited. SATURDAY Home Orchard Society - An annual scion sci·on n. 1. A descendant or heir. 2. also ci·on A detached shoot or twig containing buds from a woody plant, used in grafting. exchange and rootstock rootstock: see rhizome. sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. in Canby. Admission is $5. Hundreds of free scions SCions is an organization for members of the University of Southern California Trojan Family that have other relatives that are also alumni of the school. of apple, pear, plum, peach, persimmon persimmon: see ebony. persimmon Either of two trees of the genus Diospyros in the ebony family, and their globular, edible fruits. The native American persimmon (D. and other orchard trees will be available for grafting to rootstock. Several types of rootstock will be available for sale. More information is available on the Web at www.homeorchardsociety.org. Garden Shows FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY Florence Home and Garden Show - Approximately 40 vendors and three landscaping designs will highlight the eighth annual show this weekend at the Florence Events Center. Hours are 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and younger. The Florence Bi-Mart has half price coupons. Deadlines To be listed in Entree Notes on Wednesday, notices of food-, wine- or garden-related events must reach The Register-Guard by Tuesday of the week preceding publication. Mail to Entree Notes, The Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440. |
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