Friday night, Ken and I attended the annual Copper River Salmon Winemaker Dinner at the Harbor Club in Bellevue. We were seated with Harbor Club CEO, Tom Goodenow and his wife Sandie, along with Rochelle & Harry Alhadeff, Harbor Club Board member, Connie & Judd Marquardt, mayor of Yarrow Point, David Cooper and his wife.
We were treated to an excellent four-course gourmet dinner produced by Harbor Club Executive Chef, David Thierry, which featured fresh Copper River Salmon. My favorite course was the First Course which included creative food flavors melded together highlighting the salmon:
Copper River Salmon Tartare, Rosemary Crisp, Rhubarb and Lemon Tyme Jam
House Cured Copper River King Gravlax, Shredded Fennel and Baby Dill Crème Fraiche
Copper River Salmon Rilette, Brioche Crouton, Apple Shallot Chutney
The featured winemaker was friend, John Bigelow of JM Cellars. Ken and I have always loved JM Cellars wines since we were first introduced to them several years ago. One of my fond memories is a winemaker dinner on the terrace at our home benefitting Seattle Children’s Hospital where John and his wife, Peggy, representing JM Cellars were one of several featured vintners. Last night, as noted on the menu, he shared his 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Viognier, 2007 Merlot and 2007 Longevity red blend. In addition, he surprised us with some Carmeniere and the first bottling of his new 2009 Rose made from 100% Mouvedre grapes. Though John said he had just sold out within three hours of the release, ZINO Society member, Harry Alhadeff coaxed John to sell him any extra bottles of the 2009 Rose that he had left (see photo of Harry and John above).
At the end of the evening, CEO Tom, thanked all the guests for attending and reminded us of the Harbor Club Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary Gala Party coming up on June 18, 2010. Please see top photo above of Tom showcasing the crystal memento which will be distributed to guests at the Golden Jubilee Gala party.
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