Archive for June, 2012

Pinot & Pooches Success!

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

We are so excited to announce that 2 of the adorable pups that visited us during Pinot & Pooches were adopted due to the event. First of the two is Miley, a 1.5 year old Australian Shepherd mix weighing in at 51 lbs. She came to the Oregon Humane Society through a Second Chance Program from Klamath Falls Humane Society. While there was not any prior history on her, the Oregon Humane Society quickly learned she is an active girl looking for adventure. Miley found her “furever” home with local WillaKenzie Estate Cellar Club Members. They came in a limo tour with friends and were just planning to enjoy a day of wine tasting when Miley came along and stole their hearts.


Our second adorable adoptee is Mandy, a 9 month old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix weighing in at 47 lbs. She came to the Oregon Humane Society through their 2nd Chance Program from Dogs of the Gorge Rescue. Mandy is a young, happy-go-lucky gal who loves to romp and play. She found her new best friends when WillaKenzie Estate volunteers, Tina & Brad, fell in love at first sight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Although some of the other pooches visiting us during the event have been adopted (Marlin, Taco, Duke & Corkey!), these cuties still need to find a home:

Name: Archie
Breed: Pomeranian/Mix
Gender: Male     Age:   4 Yr     Weight: 11 lbs.
Location: Westside Lexi Dog – Call ahead for availability
Description:
A little bit shy, a little bit silly and a whole lot of cute , thats me!  I came from the Baldwin Park L.A. Shelter through the Second Chance Program.

 
 
Name: Ziggy
Breed: Retriever/Siberian Husky
Gender: Male     Age:   8 Yr     Weight: 39 lbs.
Location: Westside Lexi Dog – Call ahead for availability
Description:
Ziggy is a wonderful, loving little stud muffin! He can’t wait to find his new best friend in life. This stud is looking for a place to call his own and a companion to spend lots of time with.
 
Name: Milo
Breed: Terrier/Mix
Gender: Male     Age:   2 Yr, 8 Mo     Weight: 22lbs.
Location: Westside Lexi Dog – Call ahead for availability
Description:
Allow me to introduce myself, I’m Milo, and it’s so very nice to meet you! I have the chance to find my forever home, and I can’t wait! I’m looking for someone who will play with me, take me on walks and adventures, maybe take me to a Basic Manners class, and most importantly, love me as much as I love them.
 
Name: Copper
Breed: Redbone Coonhound
Gender: Male     Age:   6 Yr     Weight: 58lbs.
Location: Dog Yellow Pod – 2
Description:
Copper is a friendly and sweet-natured guy who’s looking for a new companion. He is a true hound and needs someone who is looking to go on long walks and allow him to do what he does best, sniff!
 
Name: Cody
Breed: Retriever/Siberian Husky
Gender: Male     Age:   2 Yr, 8 Mo     Weight: 22lbs.
Location: Westside Lexi Dog – Call ahead for availability
Description:
He is a shy fella who takes the slow lane in life and enjoys sipping his water instead of lapping it all up quickly. He will need a home that can be patient with him and help him adjust to his new surroundings with support and encouragement. Cody enjoys being close to you and will want to be a part of what you are doing while he becomes a member of the home.

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Vineyard & Winery Update June 4

Monday, June 4th, 2012

The vineyard crew has been busier than ever! Due to some warm dry days, our vines (and the weeds in between) experienced a large growth spurt. Luckily for the vineyard crew, and unluckily for us sun-loving folk, the sunny days have passed and we have moved into cool wet weather again. The cool has stalled some of the rapid growth, allowing us to do some major catch-up work. The crew is disbudding, suckering, and spraying for powdery mildew and blister mites. We did a little math and figured it takes about 30 seconds per plant to sucker and disbud, multiply that by 2200 vines per acre and 127 acres and you’ll have finished the entire estate in only 1,270 hours! Of course, that is only the first pass; the crew will go back through for a second time to do head thinning and more suckering before the month is over. Did we mention Pinot Noir is a labor-intensive grape?

While the crew is doing squats every 30 seconds in the vineyard, Thibaud and our winemaking staff have been doing a lot of wine tasting and pre-blending of our reds in preparation for bottling this August-September. For those reds that have not finished Malolactic fermentation, Thibaud has begun opening the cellar doors to allow some warm air in, hoping to get things moving along. Thibaud also attended a Yamhill-Carlton AVA tasting where winemakers from our AVA presented their 2011 pinots for discussion and critique. He reports that overall the cooler 2011 vintage has bestowed huge aromatics and dark color on these Pinots (not exactly what we would expect but not unheard of). From what we hear the 2011s will knock it out of the park (at least the ones from YC AVA!).
Check out this video of disbudding in the WillaKenzie vineyards!

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8th Annual Portland Waiter’s Race

Monday, June 4th, 2012

{Click to see PDF Event Flier}

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

8th Annual Portland Waiters Race

PORTLAND
BASTILLE FESTIVAL
in the City
(Director Park)
JULY 14, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Bastille Day

 

Director Park (near Regal Fox Tower)

Festival Noon-6 p.m., Waiters Race is at 2 p.m.

Be part of this fun Portland tradition and win big cash prizes!

The Rules of the Race
Winners Prizes will be awarded in two divisions: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for the waiters’ division and the waitresses’ division. Winners will be determined based on the water level in the glasses on their tray at the end of the race: the first waiter and waitress to cross the finish line with a dry tray will get first prize. If no one has a dry tray then the winners are the contestants with the least amount of water spilled (an initial water line will be marked on the glasses on each tray at the beginning of the race).

Prizes in the two divisions are:
1st prize $250, 2nd prize $150, 3rd prize $100.
Checks are written on site.

Course, Attire& Format: The course is three laps around Director Park; attire is long-sleeved or short-sleeved white shirt. No tank tops. Wear black pants and comfortable shoes. You will be given an apron, a napkin to drape over your arm, a bow-tie, tags with your number, a tray with a bottle of water and stable glasses that will be ¾ full of water. A maximum of 25 participants will be allowed, so register early.

Other Rules :
1) No touching items on the tray,
2) Use only one hand to support the tray, balancing it from underneath,
3) No changing hands once the race has started, 4) No running. This is a speed-walking race. Runners will be disqualified.
5) No unsportsmanlike conduct. No body contact with other racers.

Note: on the day of the event please plan to arrive and check in by 1:15 p.m.; the race begins at 2:00 p.m. Prizes are awarded
immediately afterward.

 

Questions? Email info@afportland.org Alliance Française, 1425 SW 20
thAve., Suite 102 •Portland, OR 97201 Questions? Call us at 503.223.8388 or visit www.afportland.org

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