Adventure Continued

And so last Saturday the adventure continued through Oregon wine country. The first stop of the day was at Anne Amie Vineyards. Gorgeous and perched on top of a hill with a 360 degree view of rolling grape vines, the house is French estate inspired with great outdoor space and decent wine.

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Our favorite was actually the dessert wine. Usually I'm not a big fan, but the wine was sweet without being cloying and had a plummy finish to it. Planning on pairing it with a savory chocolate dish- yum! It was also a pleasant surprise to see a college acquaintance who works there.

Next we were onto Vista Hills and their tree house tasting room. The space was spectacular, wine was average. 

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They also provide horseback wine tours and lunch during the summer. The wine was too young to be good but the atmosphere was great and we closed the place down. 

Not sure where we're off to next, but the Carlton and Dundee area of Oregon is filled with great wineries. 4 down, 16 to go. 

Passport to Adventure

Paul and I are currently working our way through the Northwest Wine Passport and loving it! Taking a break from the brewery tour (for now...) and working on the 15 wineries included with the offer. Most of them cover two wine tastings and sometimes discounts bottles. 

Last weekend we headed to Dundee and tried The Four Graces & Erath wineries, both great & delicious. A great way to spend a Saturday. 

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It was a pretty rainy day- what better way to spend it than sipping wine?- so we thought we would be alone, but the old pre 1940's farmhouse was packed. 

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Erath was busy too with a bridal party (hint hint Mary) and we saw a few of Paul's co-workers who were out wine tasting too. Erath has a beautiful tasting room and some great wines- excited to have dinner with a bottle Paul bought. 

Next week we're heading to the gorge to Maryhill (one of our favorite wineries!) and maybe picknic if it's nice. Any weekend plans?