Iron Vintner Challenge Raises Money for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Chris Gorman took home the title.
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A monthlong culinary competition among area winemakers raised $30,000 for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, double the amount it raised last year, according to event sponsor Willows Lodge.
The second annual Iron Vintner Challenge, held throughout June, was led by Barking Frog Executive Chief Bobby Moore. Winemakers were presented with a different secret ingredient each week and had an hour to make an appetizer and entrée for a panel of judges.
Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery beat out fellow winemakers John Bigelow of JM Cellars, Chris Sparkman of Sparkman Cellars and Chris Upchurch of DeLille Cellars for the title of 2011 Iron Vintner.
Gorman bested Upchurch in the championship round June 23, which featured beef as the secret ingredient. Gorman’s winning dish was butter poached beef tenderloin.
The competition ended with a winemaker dinner June 29.
“This event had an incredible energy and it was amazing to see the generous contributions made by our Woodinville winemakers, partners and attendees,” said Shaun Tucker, Willows Lodge general manager.
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Barking Frog Restaurant
14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA -
Gorman Winery
19501 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA -
JM Cellars
14404 137th Pl NE, Woodinville, WA -
Sparkman Cellars
19501 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA -
Delille Cellars Carriage House Tasting Room
14421 Woodinville Redmond Rd NW, Woodinville, WA
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Willows Lodge
14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA
