Malbec to Marriage

By Sarah Murdoch Oregon wine events promise fun, food, and– of course– wine. Getting out and exploring may offer much more, like a chance encounter with your soulmate. Malbec in the City, an annual Portland wine event, stands out. Oregon winemaker and organizer JP Valot, an Argentine native, brings energy, unique food pairings and even tango to the celebration. In 2023, this event changed the lives of two Portlanders forever. I met my friend Eric Lee on the tennis court. A footwear engineer at Nike, his cool style and great tennis form came from years of playing with his dad in Taiwan. Lee’s calm manner and talent, coupled with my fiery attitude and defensive play, made us ideal tennis partners for nearly a decade. After his game improved and he rose a level, we remained good friends. Through professional and personal uncertainty, combined with pandemic isolation, Lee’s spirits dropped. His singleness suddenly became an insurmountable problem. Having played the

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