Wine and food lovers can indulge in intimate dining experiences through the Cork & Barrel Winemaker Dinner series — a collection of exclusive events where celebrated wineries, local chefs and creative menus come together at unique venues. Each dinner offers an opportunity to savor expertly paired multi-course meals while engaging with winemakers and winery owners from Cork & Barrel’s featured wine region — this year, it’s the Columbia River Gorge and Willamette Valley.
This spring and summer, Cork and Barrel has curated a lineup of winemaker dinners, each featuring a seasonally inspired menu crafted by a local chef and paired with selections from a guest winery. The intimate gatherings set the stage for the anticipated Cork & Barrel Sip event — a celebration of Oregon’s wine regions, featuring tastings, auctions and wine-centric festivities, all in support of the KIDS Center — taking place on Friday, July 18 at COCC.
The series kicks off in Redmond on Thursday, March 20, with a collaboration between Stoller Family Estate and Feast Food Company. Founding winemaker Melissa Burr will guide guests through each exquisite pairing while chef Chris Leyden of Feast Food showcases the bounty of Central Oregon with this modern American cuisine.
Next, on Tuesday, April 15, in Sunriver, PROJECT M Wines takes the spotlight with winemaker and owner Jerry Murray, known for crafting elegant Willamette Valley wines. The evening’s culinary pairings will be curated by chef de cuisine Krista Matheis of the Lake House at Caldera Springs, who will take guests on a flavorful journey through the Pacific Northwest using locally sourced ingredients. Also hosted at the Lake House, the dinner offers an intimate setting where guests can sip wine while soaking in views of the serene lake and towering pines.
The series concludes on Tuesday, May 15, with Dr. Madaiah Revana of Alexana Winery joined by chef Karl Holl, executive chef of Brasada Ranch. Held at Wild Rye, the newest addition to Brasada Ranch’s culinary scene, the evening will highlight Central Oregon’s high desert flavors in a refined yet rustic setting.
With limited seating available, early reservations are highly recommend. Visit Cork & Barrel’s website to purchase tickets and be part of an unforgettable evening of fine wine, exceptional cuisine and engaging conversation.
This article appears in The Source Weekly March 13, 2025.
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