It’s been too long since we’ve had a gathering of this magnitude and couldn’t be more excited to welcome back one of our favorite local producers! JB Neufeld made their first wine in 2008 and it’s safe to say we’ve been a fan ever since!

This winemaker dinner will be intimate (seats are limited to 20) and some of their wines that you can’t find anywhere else.

Justin (The “J” of JB) will be on hand to talk shop, tell you about his passion for cabernet sauvignon and the Yakima Valley.

Our multi-course tasting menu will be paired with wines from JB’s incredible and limited portfolio.

• Parsnip Brown Butter Bisque - heirloom potato, Dungeness crab, prosciutto crisp

• Grilled Octopus - spanish chorizo, mole negro, avocado mousse, heirloom masa gnocchi, ricotta salata

• Honeydew Melon Granita - coconut crema, blood orange

• Grass-Fed Hanger Steak - beurre rouge, roasted sunchokes, charred onion, herbs

• Pink Peppercorn Vanilla Tart - cranberry compressed pears

Cost is $175 pp (not including tax or gratuity). All sales final. Don’t delay as this event is surely to sell out.

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A few months back we ran an experiment and it was a lot of fun so we're doing it again! 

Our goal is to host a different kind of wine dinner by scrapping the formalities and pairings. 

Some of our most fond experiences are around a table, talking about food and wine. A typical winemaker dinner, while intimate, can be a pinch formal, no matter how we may try to contemporize it. So, we're creating a setting in which you’re joining 8-10 other guests and one badass winemaker. Think of it of as going out to dinner with friends, except you won’t be friends until after the dinner.

Ben Casteel of Bethel Heights Vineyard, is a new friend with an amazing winemaking past. In the spirit of these dinners he'll share stories and wines for you to taste such as pinot gris, chardonnay, and various pinot noirs. 

If you want to purchase a bottle to enjoy a la minute, great. If you’d like to buy a glass of wine that moment, we’ll make that happen. Your meal will be comprised of whatever you would like to order in that moment. You’ll simply order off the menu like you were having dinner out with friends (separate checks, of course).

Bottles of wine will be made available to take home at retail pricing that night too. 

We look forward to see who's sitting around the table for this gathering of new friends!

To reserve, please email jen@brimmerandheeltap.com. Reservations will fill up fast. We'll need your name, telephone number and how many guests you'd like to reserve. Then we will follow up to get your credit card to hold your reservation. Nothing will be charged to your card unless you cancel within 48 hours of event. Then you are subject to a $25 per person cancellation fee. 

We aren’t one for formalities and would like to try something new. Do you love wine and meeting new people?

Some of our most fond experiences are around a table, talking about food and wine. A typical winemaker dinner, while intimate, can be a pinch formal, no matter how we may try to contemporize it. So, we're creating a setting in which you’re joining 8-10 other guests and one badass winemaker. Think of it of as going out to dinner with friends, except you won’t be friends until after the dinner.

Drew Voit of Harper Voit Winery, is one of our favorite, spirited, and talented Oregon producers. He’s bringing some fantastic wines for you to taste throughout dinner, at no cost. Most likely along the lines of his pinot blanc, riesling, and various pinot noirs.

If you want to purchase a bottle to enjoy a la minute, great. If you’d like to buy a glass of wine that moment, we’ll make that happen. Your meal will be comprised of whatever you would like to order in that moment. You’ll simply order off the menu like you were having dinner out with friends (separate checks, of course).

Bottles of wine will be made available to take home at retail pricing that night too. 

We look forward to see who's sitting around the table for this gathering of new friends!

To reserve, please email jen@brimmerandheeltap.com. Reservations will fill up fast. We'll need your name, telephone number and how many guests you'd like to reserve. Then we will follow up to get your credit card to hold your reservation. Nothing will be charged to your card unless you cancel within 48 hours of event. Then you are subject to a $25 per person cancellation fee. 

Jen, the proprietress, was first introduced to these wines when she worked for Michael Teer at Pike & Western Wine Shop. They have continued to impress and garner attention near and far for their grace and beautiful varietal articulation. 

Savage Grace Wines was established in 2011 by owner-wine-maker Michael Savage, with a vintage of Cabernet Franc.

His vision is to make Old World style lower-alcohol, balanced, and expressive wines. He is continuing to deepen his core understanding of all stages in the vinification process, to put his philosophy of low-intervention winemaking into practice, where the grape, vineyard and vintage form a unique balance.

“SAVAGE” – echoes the struggle of the grape to withstand the stress of ripening, along with making wine that is true to the grape, site, and vintage.

“GRACE” – also his wife’s name, is symbolizing what he hopes to achieve as the end result a wine that is delicate, balanced, approachable yet expressive.

Please join owner/winemaker Michael Savage for this impressive lineup and a menu inspired by local organic beef.  Price is $125 per person. This prices includes tax and gratuity.  

First Course

Beef tendon salad - green chili confit, green Szechuan, ginger, fresh herbs

Paired with 2016 Gruner Veltliner Underwood Mountain Vineyard

Second Course

Grilled Skirt Steak - smoked avocado mousse, Ivory bell pepper relish

Paired with 2016 Côt Dineen

Third Course

Bratwurst - buttered beans, pickled ginger, carrot, onion, micro basil

Paired with 2016 Chardonnay Celilo Vineyard

Fourth Course

BBQ Short Rib - persimmon glaze, sugar cure egg yolk, mustard greens, rice

Paired with 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon 7-Mile Vineyard

Last Course

Short Bread - chocolate espresso

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We were recently invited to sit down with owner/winemaker Drew Voit out of Oregon to taste through his current releases. It was a unanimous, OMG, moment when experiencing the line-up. Everything had personality, flare, balance, artistry, and grace. Not to mention Drew is a force himself, filling the room with as much character as his wines.

Before he left, we invited (begged) him to come back as soon as schedules permitted so we could introduce his portfolio to our guests and we’re happy to say the date has been secured.

Please save the date for this wonderful night on Wednesday, September 7th at 6:30 pm. This special five course dinner paired with Drew's incredible wines is $115 per person (excluding gratuity and tax).  Per usual, these dinners are extremely limited and always sell out. Please email jen@brimmerandheeltap.com with your reservation.

Course 1

Fried Quail
thai basil, koji pickled nectarine, crème fraiche vinaigrette

2015 Pinot Blanc "Surlie" 

Course 2

Summer Legumes
grilled eggplant, wild mushroom, Szechuan peppercorn

2013 Perrydale Vineyard Pinot Noir

Course 3

Smoked Duck Breast
salted prune, grilled onion, sweet vinegar

2013 Pinot Noir "Strandline" 

Course 4

Seafood Curry
dungeness crab, squid, shrimp, summer vegetables

2015 Old Vine Riesling "Maresh Vineyard" 

Course 5

Lamb Shoulder
mole, tortilla, fermented black beans, pickled ginger

2013 Bieze Vineyard Pinot Noir

A few things to know about Harper Voit…

Drew spent the formative years of his winemaking career at Domaine Serene and Shea Wine Cellars where he worked with some of the best vineyard sites in the Willamette Valley. Harper Voit is the logical progression of that work: seeking out great vineyard sites, beautifully farmed fruit, and long-term relationships with growers. Drew also consults for a number of wineries in the Willamette Valley and operates a custom winemaking operation for small ultra-premium brands.

Save the Date! Portland Winemaker & retailer extraordinaire, Darryl Joannides of Viola Wines will be joining us for a memorable night with a specially themed menu paired with current releases.  Five course meal paired with wine is $85 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.

Viola Wine Cellars is an urban winery that produces wines with an Italian spirit crafted from Northwest grapes. Darryl worked his first harvest at Imagery/Benziger in Sonoma in 2001 while also volunteering at Ravenswood's working with open-top redwood fermenters for their old-vine Zins. 

His second harvest was with Andrew Rich at the inaugural year for the Carlton Winemaker's Studio in 2002, where Tony Soter, Lynn Penner-Ash, Eric Hamacher, Kelly Fox, Ann Hubatch and Stuart Boedecker were all milling around, providing a great learning and industry bonding experience.

2002 was also the first vintage for Viola Wines - Sangiovese made from Alder Ridge Vineyard. Ten years later, marked the first full-time harvest and loads of travel in between to Italy, especially Piemonte, where spending time with good friends at Cantina del Pino, Castello di Verduno and Vietti helped inform much of his winemaking decisions that he still utilizes today in the cellar.

Chef Mike has created a playful menu to accompany these tasty wines. This event has very limited seating and is expected to sell out in advance. Please email jen@brimmerandheeltap.com now to reserve your spot or learn more.

 1st course paired with 2015 Ramato Kiss - Allegre Vineyard, Columbia Gorge
Watercress Salad- grilled & chilled prawns, fermented black beans, radishes, grilled spring onion

2nd course paired with 2014 Dolcetto d'Allegre - Allegre Vineyard, Columbia Gorge
Roasted Pork Belly- baby chiogga beets, pickled celery, quince

3rd course paired with 2014 Zinfandel, Volcano Ridge Vineyard, Columbia Gorge
Fried duck leg and waffle- maple nuoc chom

4th course paired with 2014 Barbera D'Alder - Alder Ridge Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, WA
Smoked escolar- radicchio, pickled shallot, ginger, pistachio, miso vinaigrette

5th & final course paired with 2014 Barbera in Barrique - Dugger Creek Vineyard, Walla Walla, OR
Grilled Beef cushion steak- soy pickled peppers, onion, radishes

Nicola Argamante of Ruggeri Corsini will be in Seattle for a quick visit and we're excited to host an intimate winemaker dinner in the back studio. UPDATE: This dinner is currently sold out and we will gladly add your name to our wait list.

The lineup includes:

Beet Carpaccio - mustard greens, fried sweetbreads, spicy vinaigrette
2014 Dolcetto d'Alba

Corned Lamb Salad - fermented fennel, pickled green garlic, mache, red wine vinaigrette
2011 Barbera d'Alba Armujan

Grilled Halibut - stinging nettles, lemongrass broth, shrimp furikake
2014 Bianco

Duck Breast Rice Bowl - spicy ginger glaze, pickled currant and daikon salad, grilled escarole, soy cured duck egg yolk
2012 Nebbiolo

Hanger Steak - shaved cauliflower salad, castelvetrano olives, herb vinaigrette
2011 Barolo Bussia

Kumquat & Bay Leaf Crème Brulee
2011 Barolo Bussia

Dinner is $100 per person, not including tax or gratuity.  A limited number of wines will be made available for purchase and autographed at a discounted rate.