Name: Doubleback – Bledsoe Family Winery Dinner
Start: 2025-11-06T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-06T21:00:00-08:00
Location: 319 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97205

$Doubleback \u2013 Bledsoe Family Winery Dinner$

Doubleback – Bledsoe Family Winery Dinner
El Gaucho Portland
Thursday, November 6th | 6pm
$225 per person plus service charge
El Gaucho Portland invites you to an evening celebrating the exceptional wines of Doubleback Winery and Bledsoe Family Winery, expertly curated by renowned winemaker Josh McDaniels. Born and raised in Walla Walla, Josh began his winemaking journey at a young age and has since been recognized as a “Game Changer of Washington Wine” and one of Wine Enthusiast’s “Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers.” As CEO and Director of Winemaking at Doubleback, he is known for his passion for terroir-driven, sustainable winemaking and his commitment to crafting wines of bold character and finesse.
Experience a thoughtfully paired five-course tasting menu crafted by Executive Chef Gabriel Rodriguez, designed to highlight the unique qualities of these acclaimed Washington and Oregon wines.
Enjoy a memorable night of bold flavors, expert craftsmanship, and a true celebration of the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant wine and culinary scene. Josh will guide you through a selection of exceptional wines that perfectly complement each course.
Seating is limited—reserve your place for this exclusive event today.
Menu
First
King Salmon Tartare
avocado mousse, pickled cucumber, capers, herbed yogurt crème
Bledsoe Family Winery Elizabeth Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2024
Second
Slow-Roasted Lamb Lollipop
herbs de provence, red wine reduction, black olives
Bledsoe Family Winery Stolen Horse Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2022
Third
Muscovy Duck à l’Orange
sweet potato purée, duck fat–sautéed brussels, pancetta
Doubleback Merlot, Walla Walla Valley 2022
Fourth
Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef® Prime Ribeye
shallot–cabernet Reduction, truffle aged cheddar gratin, bacon-wrapped asparagus
Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley 2021
Fifth
Roasted Pear Tart
mascarpone cream, toasted almonds
Bledsoe McDaniels Unreleased Ice Wine NV

Josh McDaniels was born and raised in Walla Walla and at an early age fell in love with the wine industry. In fact, he started his own winery during high school. It was here in Walla Walla at the Leonetti Cellar where he first toiled with and witnessed the hard work and beauty that goes into creating a premium wine.