2020 Salmon Take - International Pinot Noir Celebration

We’re cooking, you take it away…
It’s a drive-thru Salmon Bake! We’ll deliver your dinner, wine and any add-ons directly to your vehicle, contact-free.

Our thanks to Hunt & Gather Catering, Laurelhurst Market, Elephants Delicatessen, Blue Raeven Pies, Briar Rose Creamery, One Fork Farm, and Carlton Bakery for their support in helping us make Salmon Take happen!

IPNC’s Brighter Days Fund: All proceeds from our Salmon Take support IPNC’s Brighter Days Fund. We’re looking to the future and brighter days ahead. We’ve been here for 34 years. Your support helps us look to the next 34. Thank you.

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Contributing Wineries

Due to state shipping regulations, we are unable to facilitate wine sales for shipment. Click a winery below to visit their online wine shop.

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Jan 21

Throwback to Salmon Bake Dinner in 1992! We are loving these #ipnctimecapsule gems. #memories #thenandnow #tbt #throwback #oregonwine #salmonbake #justforfun

Jan 15

Finally, we’d like to introduce the German wine legend... Ernst Loosen! Ernst Loosen was born into a great tradition of German winemaking. The Dr. Loosen estate on the Mosel River has been in his family for over 200 years, so you’d think it only natural for him to take up the family legacy as a profession. Looking to the New World to rejuvenate the image of Riesling, in 1999 Ernst entered into a joint venture with Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington state. Together they produce a Washington Riesling, called Eroica, which has set a new bar for expressive, top-quality Riesling in the United States. The wine is regularly praised as the finest example of American Riesling currently being produced. In addition to his passion for Riesling, Ernst is a lifelong Pinot Noir fanatic, a variety that he has produced in the Pfalz since 1996. After numerous visits to Oregon over the years, he found a kindred spirit in winemaker Jay Somers, founder of J. Christopher Wines. They formed a partnership in 2010, built a new J. Christopher winery and have established a vineyard in the northern Willamette Valley. Join us tomorrow at 11:00am Pacific Time for Episode 6 of the Oregon Pinot Broadcast! Visit www.ipnc.org today to learn more!

Jan 14

Introducing the truly one-of-a-kind, Harry Peterson-Nedry! Myers Briggs needs to create a new acronym for this man. A left-brain-meets-right if ever there was one, Harry Peterson-Nedry holds degrees in both chemistry and English. Harry’s interest in wine began innocently enough as a consumer passion, but soon developed into a consuming passion—one that was ultimately rooted in 1980, when he purchased land for what would grow to become the phenomenal Ridgecrest Vineyards. His fledgling winery, Chehalem, allowed him to put into practice a hands-on, yet scientific approach to winemaking. A mini-generation removed from Oregon’s founding winegrowers, Harry was in a unique position to benefit from their successes and learn from their failures. He recently sold his interest in Chehalem in order to make wine solely from his favorite vineyard. There is still time to register for this Saturday's event! Visit www.ipnc.org today to learn more!

Jan 13

Now introducing the brilliant, kind, and talented... Luisa Ponzi! After working and completing her post-graduate studies at the CFPPA in Beaune, France, second generation winemaker Luisa Ponzi returned to the Willamette Valley in 1993 to begin her career at Ponzi Vineyards. The Ponzi family has had the rare opportunity of farming the same land for fifty years. The 150 acres are situated on five sites located on the eastern slope of the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Luisa is a primary figure in the establishment of the Laurelwood District AVA, recognizing the importance of soil type and geology to winemaking in the region. Luisa consistently produces cellar-worthy cuvées with each vintage. With twenty-seven vintages under her belt, an eye for innovation, and a supreme understanding of winemaking, Luisa has paved the for world-class Oregon Chardonnay, Pinot noir, and Riesling. Registration is still open for this Saturday's virtual webinar! Visit www.ipnc.org today to find out how you can join the conversation!

Jan 12

Next up is the humble and talented... James Frey! Not having gone to school for wine, James Frey trained himself to become a winemaker with the help of mentors like Oregon’s Josh Bergström and Burgundy’s Jacques Lardiere. Since the whole family lives on site, James and his wife Andrea have been committed to farming in a manner that creates a healthy and diverse ecosystem. This includes preservation of the natural habitats that surround their vineyards, dry-farming, never using herbicides, never tilling, extensive composting, bee-friendly viticulture and hand-harvesting every cluster. Today, Frey Family Wines encompass the brands of Trisaetum (Willamette Valley); 18401 Cellars (Walla Walla) and Pashey (Sparkling); all produced by James at the winery on Ribbon Ridge. Despite outside influences pushing for expanded production, staying small and very hands-on has become a core principle; therefore, production levels have remained constant at a total of around 6,000 cases each vintage.
Registration is still available! Buy wines and sign up today at www.ipnc.org!

Jan 11

With Episode 6 of the Oregon Pinot Broadcast only 5 days away, we would now like to introduce you to our incredible panel! First up, our esteemed moderator... Ray Isle! Ray Isle is the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine and the Wine & Spirits editor for Travel + Leisure. He oversees all wine coverage for Food & Wine and writes the monthly “Bottle Service” column, plus contributes regular print and online features about wine, spirits, and wine-related travel to both brands. His articles about wine, beer, food and spirits have appeared in a wide range of national publications, he has been nominated three times for a James Beard Award, has twice won the IACP Award for Narrative Beverage Writing, and has won a NATJA Gold award for his travel writing. He speaks regularly on wine at live events and is a frequent guest on national media, having appeared on programs such as NBC’s Today, CNBC’s On the Money & Squawk Box, NPR’s All Things Considered, and American Public Media’s Splendid Table, among others. Follow his wine exploits on twitter @islewine and on Instagram @rayisle. Registration is still open so don't miss your opportunity to join the conversation! Buy wines and sign up at www.ipnc.org today!

Jan 8

Not only will Episode 6 of our virtual Broadcast feature old-world Rieslings from Germany, but it will also dive deep into the new-world Rieslings from the Chehalem Mountain AVA located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Join Ray Isle, Luisa Ponzi, Harry Peterson-Nedry, James Frey, and Ernst Loosen next Saturday, January 16th at 11:00AM! Also, be sure to purchase your hand-selected 6-pack of German and Oregon Rieslings before time runs out! Our thanks to @valley_wine_merchants for your partnership and support. Buy wines and sign up today at www.ipnc.org!

Jan 5

We are less than two weeks away from Episode 6 of our virtual Broadcast. This month we celebrate all things Riesling with Ray Isle of Food & Wine Magazine, German wine legend Ernst Loosen, and four highly acclaimed winemakers crafting wines from the Chehalem Mountains in Oregon's world-famous Willamette Valley.

Join Ray Isle, Luisa Ponzi, Harry Peterson-Nedry, James Frey, and Ernst Loosen today by purchasing a hand-selected 6-pack of German and Oregon Rieslings or by donation at www.ipnc.org.

Dec 31

As we ready ourselves for the new year, we want to thank everyone for their involvement in our monthly virtual series - the Oregon Pinot Broadcast. Our optimism for Brighter Days in the coming year could not be higher. We hope to see your smiling faces again soon and that your glass remains full of Pinot Noir, Still or Sparkling! Bring on 2021!

Dec 25

Happy Holidays from the IPNC!!

Our special gift to you is to announce Episode 6 in our series of online conversations with winemakers and wine luminaries from around the world. On January 16th we are switching things up and will be talking with the Rock Stars of Riesling from Germany and Oregon! We invite you to join Ray Isle of Food & Wine Magazine as he leads a discussion with German wine legend Ernst Loosen and four pre-eminent Riesling winemakers from the Willamette Valley to talk about this delicious varietal. Join today by purchasing a hand-selected six bottle pack of Riesling wines from Germany and Oregon or by donation at www.ipnc.org.