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You know you’re an adult when you can successfully pair wine and food. But if you haven’t gotten there yet (or don’t even understand tasting notes), then Valo’s Wine Club is here to help.
Here’s a cheat sheet of three of the winery’s most popular pairings from past Wine Club events, where members get to learn more about wine + try curated small plates.
2022 Valo Sauvignon Blanc Conner Lee Vineyard
- Tasting notes: lemongrass, gooseberry, fresh basil, wet stone
- Mouthfeel: Mid-bodied and fresh
Food pairing: spinach and arugula salad with fresh figs, green apple, prosciutto, goat cheese, and toasted almonds with a Meyer lemon vinaigrette
2019 Valo Chardonnay Conner Lee Vineyard
- Tasting notes: lemon custard, green apple, nectarines, Provence herbs, sea salt
- Mouthfeel: Rich and flavorful
Food pairing: beet-cured Columbia River salmon, roasted golden beets and candied fennel on toasted brioche
2020 Massalto Extravaganza
- Tasting notes: raspberry, red currant, tart cherry, rooibos tea
- Mouthfeel: fresh and vibrant
Food pairing: pan-seared duck breast, soba noodles, sauteed bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, miso, and yuzu broth
