willakenzie winemaker dinner

Join us for a rare and unforgettable Winemaker Dinner featuring Erik Kramer, Winemaker for the world-renowned WillaKenzie Estate, one of the most historic and distinctive properties in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

This exceptional evening showcases a five-course, chef-driven menu by Chef Max Morrison and Chef Zane French, thoughtfully paired with five highly acclaimed wines from WillaKenzie Estate and Penner-Ash. With multiple Wine Advocate scores ranging from 92–94 points, these wines represent the pinnacle of terroir-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rosé from the Yamhill-Carlton AVA.

Erik Kramer will guide guests through each wine, sharing insight into WillaKenzie’s unique topography, precision viticulture, and refined, balance-driven winemaking style that has made the estate a benchmark for the region.

Reception begins at 6:00 PM
Dinner begins shortly after

To conclude the evening, dinner guests will enjoy exclusive special pricing on the featured wines, available only to attendees.

This is a next-level wine experience designed for those who appreciate great food, great wine, and the opportunity to engage directly with the people behind the bottle.

📞 Reservations are required. Please call to reserve your seat.

February 16, 6pm $100/Guest

Make Reservations by calling (850) 231-1323 or inquire using the form below.

Call during business hours or fill out this form to be contacted by The Wine Bar to finalize your reservation

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A scientist by training, Erik Kramer worked as a hydrogeologist before deciding to apply his precision and passion for balance to his love of wine.

Following several harvests in Washington, Erik moved to New Zealand where he received a postgraduate diploma in Viticulture & Oenology at Lincoln University and spent time crafting cool-climate wines before heading to the Willamette Valley in 2004.

Kramer joined WillaKenzie Estate in January of 2017, bringing deep experience creating highly acclaimed Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from the region, defined by terroir and texture-driven winemaking and a refined style of finesse and balance. In partnership with the tenured vineyard management team, Erik drives WillaKenzie Estate wines towards their highest potential.

"WillaKenzie Estate is one of the most unique, diverse and historic properties in the Willamette Valley. Pinot Noir so clearly represents its sense of place and the unique topography at WillaKenzie offers so many fascinating expressions of the varietal. It’s an honor to work with an Estate that is capable of producing such a broad array of great wines that offer both clarity and distinction."