Schmidt Family Vineyards' Valentine's Day Dinner

For the second time in a month we were treated like royalty. Spending Valentine’s Day dinner at Schmidt Family Vineyards in southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley was a decadent and flawless experience. Having enjoyed their January Winemaker’s Dinner with a lovely Woodland theme at a long table in the tasting room, we knew we were in for a special time last night.

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The decor, friendly workers who are mostly all part of the Schmidt family, and perfect pairing of their wines with top-notch food dishes are not to be missed. The two-person tables were decked out with candles in mason jars, flowers in adorable heart vases, balloons, and little stamps made from wine corks we could take home. Here’s a rundown of the divine food we ate and the wines that paired with them:

Spring Mix with Pickled Cucumbers, Red Onions & Feta

Paired With: 2012 Albarino (See my Wine Journal for description)

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Sauteed Pear, Toasted Pecans, Blue Cheese and Honey in Endive Boat &a Grilled Pork Skewer with Cherry Chutney (This was my favorite part of the entire meal but my photo came out fuzzy).

Paired With: 2010 Pinot Noir

Light, crisp, no tannin taste, smoky, smooth, currant berry taste

Rack of Lamb with Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Root Vegetables

Paired With: 2010 Merlot Reserve

Luscious, flavorful, full-bodied, mellow, dark color, and black cherry flavors, a real winner!