Jacksonville Review – October 2023
Jacksonville’s rich wine scene marks a new milestone this October as Parkhurst Wine Cellars’ tasting room opens at 845 East California Street. Prominently located as you head into town from the East, the new venue overlooks 50 acres of future vineyards, a Table Rocks vista, and that iconic 100-year-old barn.
“Developing this beautiful site, we wanted the building to blend into the setting,” co-owner Mark Enlow explained. “From the tasting room’s floor-to-ceiling windows, it’s as though we’re looking out into a Norman Rockwell painting with the church steeple and surrounding neighborhood. We love seeing that rustic 100-year-old barn and the Cheryl Garcia poppy in the Moore family’s vineyard.”
“We love this community. We live in Jacksonville and are excited to bring new culinary creativity and experience to the Southern Oregon wine scene,” says co-owner Susan Enlow. “What will set this tasting room experience apart from others in the area is the seasonal menu and tasting concept created by Executive Chef Adrian Martin. Raised in the Caribbean and trained in Paris, his creations are architectural in structure and beauty. And the flavors exceed every expectation!”
Table service will offer small tasting plates (think beef tartelette, chicken ballotine, or grilled sablefish) paired with Parkhurst wines. Once landing on a favorite, order a full serving and a glass—or bottle—of the locally grown and made wines (with choices including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot, Cabernet, Grenache, Meritage, and Brut Rosé). Chef Martin also enjoys serving “Abundance Platters,” French-style charcuterie platters built to serve any size party, expertly paired with current wine selections.
The Enlows are planting vines and building out their state-of-the-art winery on-site, eventually growing and making 100% of their wines in-house. “In addition to the seasonal menu changes, there will always be some new planting or winemaking activity to explore during the development of this property,” Mark assures.
Take the Jacksonville Wine Trolley this month or feature Parkhurst on your wine-tasting route. Either way, visiting Parkhurst is a must—to experience its innovative intersection of cuisine and wine. Cheers!
I am super excited to experience this fresh, integrated concept in wine tasting and cuisine! The Enlows seem to have a vision that brings a new perspective to southern Oregon winetasting. Cheers!