Rendered duck breast, grilled brassicas and cherry bomb ponzu pair with a Pinot showing red fruit, bright acid, low weight and a little spice. This pairing is about echoing rather than balancing, with the cherry bomb ponzu doing the same thing as the Pinot.

Charcoal-grilled venison tenderloin with goumi berry gastrique pairs with the Estate Syrah’s dark fruit notes and pepper spice. The Syrah stands up to the char notes of the venison and the brightness of the goumi berries—a traditional game-meets-Syrah pairing.

Crab bisque with sweet Southern tomatoes, roasted cherry bombs and crème fraîche pairs with the Marsanne Roussanne’s texture, honeysuckle and apricot. This pairing is about layering, with the wine sitting right under where the crème fraîche and roasted tomato hit. Rich meets rich, but neither side is too heavy.

On October 24, I’ll be at The Overlook for a five-course dinner celebrating the 2026 harvest. The menu captures fall at its peak, with each course paired with current releases and library selections from biodynamic estates Cowhorn and Johan. High above the vines, dinner unfolds against sweeping views across the Applegate River Valley. I hope to see you there!

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