Cuvee Events

Upcoming Events

Easter Dinner:  Join us for a special Easter dinner, featuring Cotes d’Agneau – French-cut lamb chops seared in garlic butter and served over white beans and sauteed spinach.

SUNDAY, 08 APRIL ~ 5-8pm

New Year’s Eve Dinner:  Wrap up 2011 and kick of 2012 in historic downtown Carlton ~ join us for our annual Nouvelle Année dinner celebration, full of classic French fare, good friends, and plenty of sparkling wine!

SATURDAY, 31 DECEMBER ~ 7pm

Winemaker Dinner Series: Our 2011 Winemaker Dinner series continues in August with the always-fun and festive Don Hagge and Vicki Lewis of Vidon Vineyard, just back from a wonderful trip to Italy. Details coming soon!

SATURDAY, 20 AUGUST ~ 6:30pm

Winemaker Dinner Series: Our signature Winemaker Dinner series wraps in September with the always charming and dynamic Ken Wright, known as the ‘King of Single Vineyard Designate Pinot noir’ to locals and international wine enthusiasts alike. It’s going to be a rare and delicious evening… details coming soon!

SATURDAY, 09 SEPTEMBER ~ 6:00pm

EAT * TASTE * LOVE: Revel in your very own opportunity to savor the flavors of Oregon’s premier Valley ~ with food and wine, good conversation, and spectacular venues.

We’ll be on hand to provide the signature dining experience at Le Puy… more details coming soon!

SATURDAY, 16 OCTOBER ~ 6:00pm

Prix Fixe Dinner Available Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday Nights
That’s right! Take advantage of our delicious Prix-Fixe dinner!
Wednesday-Thursday, 5:30 – 9:00pm / Sunday, 5:00 – 8:00pm

Three Courses for $25/person
Includes: Appetizer or Dessert, Soup or Salad, Choice of Entrée
Reservations Suggested

Past Events

The International Pinot Noir Celebration is one of the premier Pinot events in the world ! This year’s event is even more special – it’s the 25th anniversary of the IPNC!

Cuvée is proud to be selected (again!) for the 2011 Passport to Pinot – join us on Sunday, 31 July to celebrate 25 years of the IPNC!

Carlton’s Walk in the Park: it’s our favorite Summer Festival! Join us for a weekend of great food, wine, art and music in shady Wennerberg Park, just west of historic downtown Carlton.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 23 & 24 JULY

Winemaker Dinner Series: Join us to celebrate Bastille Day with good friends Dave and Mary Hansen of ArborBrook Vineyards! A classic five-course menu has been crafted to highlight their exceptional wines ~ just get ready for a delicious evening of great food, wine and plenty of laughter!

$70/person for Club Grand Vin/Vin Limites Members ~ $80/person for non-Club members.

Space is limited; please RSVP to Angelina via email or at (503) 538-0959

SATURDAY, 16 JULY ~ 6:00pm / MENU

Carlton Quest: Join us for Carlton Quest 2001 – a citywide scavenger hunt, community celebration and all-around good time with local food, wine and art!

What you’ll get with your $20 ticket: a scavenger hunt field guide, entry in prize drawings, special discounts, food and wine tastes. Over 20 businesses are participating for the weekend – visit us for a great taste of the good life!

SAT – SUN, 11-12 JUNE ~ please visit www.carltonquest.com for additional details!

Winemaker Dinner Series: Our 2011 Winemaker Dinner series kicked off the pre-holiday weekend with a fantastic pairing of country French fare and the deliciously bold wines of Troon Vineyard! The $65/person dinner menu featured six wines over the evening, along with four courses from Chef Henry. Troon-alicious, indeed!

SATURDAY, 21 MAY ~ 5:30 – 9pm / MENU

Taste the Yamhill-Carlton AVA!
Join over thirty Y-C wineries and vineyards as they pour their local wines next to small bites from select Valley restaurants, including Cuvée!

Saturday, 30 April @ Anne Amie Vineyards, 11am – 4pm / tickets: www.yamhillcarlton.org

CTC’s 8th Annual Flavors of Carlton: What a fantastic evening! Over $70,000 was raised in during the event held at Ken Wright Cellars. CTC (Carlton Together Cares) provides much-needed civic and social services to needy families in the Carlton and Yamhill communities, and Cuvee was honored to again participate in this wonderful evening of art, food, music and wine!

SATURDAY, 2 APRIL ~ info: www.carltontogethercares.com

Surprise and delight your Valentine with a romantic dinner in the heart of the Oregon Wine Country!

Four courses await! We’ll start you off with a glass of sparkling wine to toast the evening, followed by your choice of Chef Henry’s favorite appetizers, traditional soup or salad, hearty entrées and delectable housemade desserts.
And don’t forget to ask your server about the evening’s selection of romantic cocktails!

$45/person ~ MENU
Monday, 14 February ~ 5:30-9pm
Reservations are suggested by email or 503-852-6555

Ring in 2011 at Cuvee: Join us for to toast 2010 and look forward to 2011!

Friday, 31 December ~ 5:30 – 9:30pm
$45/person ~ Reservations Suggested @ 503-852-6555 or email here.

New Year’s Eve Prix-Fixe Menu:
Glass of Sparkling Wine ~ Appetizer ~ Soup or Salad ~ Crab Juniper or Filet Mignon de Beouf ~ Dessert

Countdown to the holidays on Saturday, 12/11/10!

That’s right, a deliciously perfect countdown, right in the heart of historic downtown Carlton! Join us to celebrate Christmas 2010 with a “Three-for-$25″ Holiday dinner! Have to have Chef Henry’s signature Crab Juniper? Not a problem, it’s just $5 more!

And make sure to stroll down Main Street on your way to the restauarant to enjoy the downtown Christmas tree lights!

Harvest Dinner: Saturday, 24 October ~5:30-9:30pm

Chef Henry turns to his childhood home in Alsace for inspiration for this year’s Harvest Dinner, with a menu featuring your entree choice of Choucroute Garni or Boeuf Bourguignon!. Join us for a four-course dinner, including a glass of Alsatian or local wine ~ all for $45/person!

Portland’s own Justin Franzino will add to the evening, providing classic French cafe music with his accordion.

Reservations Suggested (503)852-0002 or email

Art Harvest: Oct 2-3-4 and Oct 9-10-11:

Two weekends showcasing some of the best art in the Valley, from oils and acrylics to pastels and watercolor to books and fabics to jewellry and glass

Yamhill-Carlton District AVA Tasting in Portland:

Held at the stylish and dynamic Gerding Theater at the Portland Armory – over thirty Y-C AVA wineries poured selections from estate vineyards and other sites within the AVA; Cuvée was delighted to participate in this event showcasing the ‘taste of the place!’ Over 500 attendees agreed as well.

Click on the postcard for additional details!

Carlton’s Walk in the Park

Even though the weather was quite warm, we had a terrific turnout for Carlton’s favorite summer event of art, music, food and wine. We’re happy to be part of an event that has such a positive impact on the Yamhill and Carlton communities.

To the left, Chef Henry lays down a solid rhythm and harmonic structure on the pizza paddle to entertain friends between orders of his delicious Tarte Flambée!

For more information on the event, please visit www.carltonswalkinthepark.com

Pre-IPNC Dinner featuring ArborBrook Wines!
The IPNC is the crown jewel of annual wine events in Oregon, with a three day focus on Pinot Noir, including wine-tasting with producers from around the globe, seminars, fantastic lunches and dinners. We kicked off the event with a delightful dinner with ArborBrook wines, and the sparkling company of Dave and Mary Hansen!

Bastille Day Celebration: Saturday 07/11 – Sunday 07/12

It’s Fête Nationale time – plan on storming Carlton for a delicious and festive dinner to celebrate France’s favorite national holiday!

Dinner includes your choice of Bouillabaisse or Cassoulet as an entree, along with a la carte appetizer and dessert – and a glass of sparkling wine to begin your dinner. Both evenings will feature classic musical accompaniment provided by Portland’s own Justin Franzino and his accordian!

$45/person, 5:30 – 9:00pm both nights

Reservations Suggested @ 503-852-6555

Ghost Hill Cellars Winemaker Dinner, plus a selection of guest wines!

Saturday, May 16th: Mike & Drenda Bayliss joined us for dinner to release their 2007 Pinot Noir, along with a four-course meal paired with five wines (including the 92-pt 2006 Pinot Noir and the newly-released 2007 Pinot Noir). Guest wines to include the 2004 Brut Rose from Soter Vineyards, the 2008 Melon from De Ponte Cellars and the 2006 Late Harvest Pinot Gris from WillaKenzie.

Yamhill-Carlton AVA Tasting:
What a terrific opportunity to Taste the Place – over twenty wineries poured wines sourced from Y-C AVA vineyards, alongside local restaurants’ (including Cuvee) pairings.

Saturday, April 25th – Anne Amie

SIP – McMinnville Wine & Food Classic
Now in its 16th year, Sip continues to be a highlight of the Spring season in the Valley, with a fantastic selection of the area’s best food and wine producers. along with wonderful art and music.

Chef Henry spent Sunday afternoon in the Food Court with a demonstration on making his classic Mousse au Chocolat!

Friday 03/13 – Sunday, 03/15/2009 – Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, McMinnville

ArborBrook and Cuvée – très romantique!
14 February 2009

Dave and Mary Hansen of ArborBrook joined us for a lovely and romantic evening, pouring current and vintage releases, alongside a delicious dinner created especially for the evening that featured:
Onion Tart with a Pinot Noir Glaze, Vegetable Soup with Cream, Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables, Mixed Greens with House-Made Vinaigrette, Cheese Course and Dessert

Joyeux Noël Holiday Celebration:
Sunday, 14 December 2008
5pm – 8pm

Join us to celebrate the magic of Christmas…

enjoy a deliciously festive evening of classic French fare and holiday music,

with Portland’s own Justin Franzino on the accordian!

Four-course holiday meal accompanied by a glass of French Champagne – $45/person

Choice of Appetizer – Carrot Ginger Soup or House Salad – Choice of Crab Juniper or Cornish Game Hen Confit – Choice of Dessert

Regular à la Carte Menu Available – Reservations are encouraged

Dalla Vina Wine Club Dinner
Saturday, October 18th – 6:30pm

Join Karl & Carole Dinger for a delicious dinner showcasing their new releases accompanied by a seasonal dinner menu. The restaurant will be closed for this event – make your reservations with carole@dallavinawines.com Bon Appetit!

Click on the logo for Harvest Dinner details!

Walk in the Park: 02 + 03 August 2008

What a terrific event! The weather was perfect, thousands of people enjoyed the art and music that filled Wennerberg Park – and Cuvée happily provided both sweet and savory crêpes to attendees. Proceeds from this event benefit local civic and social services in the Carlton and Yamhill communities – many thanks to all who attended, and to those who visited our booth in the Food Court!

Bastille Day Celebration: 12 + 13 July 2008

Friends stormed Carlton and joined us for a wonderful evening in the wine country to celebrate the Fête Nationale. Most took advantage of the dinner special which featured a glass of French sparkling wine to start the evening, and a choice of Bouillabaisse or Cassoulet for dinner. And Portland’s own Justin Franzino (and his accordian!) provided the perfect café touch of musical accompaniment.

Stay tuned… we had so much fun with this special event, we’re already planning the next one!