Taste of the Nation

Monday the 28th marked the 21st year for Portland Taste of the Nation. Taste of the Nation (TOTN) is, to quote, "the nation's premier culinary event to end childhood hunger." Both Rex Hill and A to Z have proudly participated by donating wine and time each year since its inception (or theirs!).


This year we were represented by Rachel Langmaid, Katie Wilson, Greg Bauer, Stefan Hansen, and myself, Camas Goble.


After much debate we decided to pour A to Z's 2007 Rose and 2005 Night & Day, and Rex Hill's 2006 Pinot Noir and stainless steel Chardonnay.


We were lucky enough to be backed right up against Higgins, which meant we were amply set for cured meats and pickled veggies, though for the first time this year we had a enough people to get out and mingle a bit.


The event was a tremendous success as far as we were concerned! We caught up with a number of you that we see only once or twice a year, had a chance to catch up with some colleagues, and even got a chance to sample some of the amazing food.

Hope we see you next year!