Martin Korson, resident "Wino" at Central Market in Houston pours a Rouge Valley Foris Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley Eve Chardonnay, and Willamette Valley Argyle Brute (photo by Kenn Stearns)

Last night we enjoyed Savoring the World Series: The Pacific Northwest at Central Market in Houston. The “walk-about event” included food and six wines from the Pacific Northwest scattered among seven stations. The menu included:

• Penn Cove Mussels in Fennel Broth with Garlic Toast
• Soba Noodle Salad with Mung Beans, Tri-Colored Pepper Julienne, Snow Peas, Baby Spinach and Peanut-Cilantro Dressing
• Washington Apple Soup with Oregon Blue Cheese Crema and Toasted Filberts
• Cedar-Planked Pacific Wild-Caught Salmon with Roasted Vegetable Ragout
• Braised Pork Shoulder with Oregon Mushroom
• Cheeses from the Pacific Northwest with Caramelized Hazelnuts, Quince Paste, Multigrain and Baguette Toast
• Wenatchee Pear Frangipan
• Berry Cobbler
• Dried Fruit Compote with Olive Oil Pound Cake

The wines from Oregon, Wasington, and Idaho included:

• Argyle Brute, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2003 (Sparkling)
• Foris Pinot Gris, Rouge Valley, Oregon, 2007
• Eve Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2007
• Sipino Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2006
• Hedges C.M.S., Columbia Valley, Washington, 2008
• Duck Pond Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, Washington, 2007
• Ste. Chappelle Soft Red, Snake River Valley, Idaho, 2008

Pacific Northwest wine menu at Central Market event (photo by Kenn Stearns)