@klezman Mostly reds, although we appreciate a good SB or Rosé. Wife a big Pinot fan, I lean towards heartier, dryer wines but like most anything that isn’t sweet.
@jrbw3 sounds like you can go anywhere on the west coast, then.
If you got to Oregon you’ll get mostly Pinot, some Syrah, Gamay, maybe a few others for reds. CA has everything, depending on the region, while WA had warmer growing regions so you get Rhone and Bordeaux varieties.
@jrbw3 Only in California. I’ve never gone tasting in OR or WA. But you need to pick a region or two first because there are far too many options.
As for hotels, to me it’s just a bed, so I don’t care much.
@jrbw3@klezman
Well on our 25th anniversary I don’t think I would just go tasting somewhere just to swish and spit then go to sleep in motel 6. I’m staying somewhere damn nice and taste some great wines IMHO.
@jrbw3 If you’re thinking of OR, I recommend staying at Chahalem Ridge, a B&B with great views in Newberg. Owner Kristen makes a mean breakfast and an easy drive to several AVAs and dynamite restaurants. Not a terrible distance from PDX.
McMinnville Oregon is another great spot well located near some great wineries and nice well priced hotels, plus with an hour and a half two hours drive to the beautiful Oregon coast!
@jrbw3@ScottW58 We just got back from McMinnville and had a great experience, despite some non-wine related craziness. Good tasting options right in town, and a great launching point for other wineries in the area.
@jrbw3 I live on the Oregon Coast, but go to McMinnville all the time. Carlton is a very cute town. It depends on what you like. There are private, beautiful places, and places that are in the thick of it. Most wineries require advanced reservations. Please let me know if I can help. I love this part of the world.
My daughter lives in Eugene, OR. We’ve gone out there several times and tasted. I’ve NEVER been satisfied with the Wilamette Valley experience. Pinot Noir is not my thing, and that’s what their focus is.
@FritzCat Northern Italy, on the other hand, is amazing, beautiful, easy to navigate by car, and has amazing wines and very friendly people. Lake Garda/Verona region.
@CorTot Have you ever met up with @WineDavid49? You really should!
And I’m happy to send you my list, although most of them are names you’d know from here.
@klezman@Winedavid49 we met up with WD and toured the warehouse and saw the office pre-casemates days. It was a good time and they were very hospitable.
@FritzCat Agree! Went last year for 50th birthday. Stayed at the Inn @ 161 in Sutter Creek which was charming. Scott Harvey tasting room as well as others right around the corner on Main St. Another winery Avio close by. Short drive to Shenandoah Valley for so many wineries. Vino Noceto & Scott Harvey close to each other must stop in!
Flew in & out of Sacramento & day tripped Lodi hitting 3 great wineries Jessie’s grove, Jeremy’s Wine co. & Oak Farm but so many others to explore.
We live in MI, by the way, but probably prefer going out of state but probably not out of country (but I’ll listen!)
What do you like to drink? Do you want Pinot? Riesling? Cabernet? Syrah? The variety of California?
@klezman Mostly reds, although we appreciate a good SB or Rosé. Wife a big Pinot fan, I lean towards heartier, dryer wines but like most anything that isn’t sweet.
@jrbw3 sounds like you can go anywhere on the west coast, then.
If you got to Oregon you’ll get mostly Pinot, some Syrah, Gamay, maybe a few others for reds. CA has everything, depending on the region, while WA had warmer growing regions so you get Rhone and Bordeaux varieties.
@klezman Thanks. Any particular areas, wineries, hotels , etc. that you’ve had good experiences with?
@jrbw3 Only in California. I’ve never gone tasting in OR or WA. But you need to pick a region or two first because there are far too many options.
As for hotels, to me it’s just a bed, so I don’t care much.
@jrbw3 @klezman
Well on our 25th anniversary I don’t think I would just go tasting somewhere just to swish and spit then go to sleep in motel 6. I’m staying somewhere damn nice and taste some great wines IMHO.
@jrbw3 @ScottW58 Hahaha…fair point. I just meant that we haven’t usually (or ever) done that so I don’t have any particular suggestions for hotels.
@jrbw3 If you’re thinking of OR, I recommend staying at Chahalem Ridge, a B&B with great views in Newberg. Owner Kristen makes a mean breakfast and an easy drive to several AVAs and dynamite restaurants. Not a terrible distance from PDX.
@davirom thanks very much.
@jrbw3 @klezman @ScottW58 Bingo!
McMinnville Oregon is another great spot well located near some great wineries and nice well priced hotels, plus with an hour and a half two hours drive to the beautiful Oregon coast!
@ScottW58 Thanks!
@jrbw3 @ScottW58 We just got back from McMinnville and had a great experience, despite some non-wine related craziness. Good tasting options right in town, and a great launching point for other wineries in the area.
@jrbw3 I live on the Oregon Coast, but go to McMinnville all the time. Carlton is a very cute town. It depends on what you like. There are private, beautiful places, and places that are in the thick of it. Most wineries require advanced reservations. Please let me know if I can help. I love this part of the world.
@danandlisa
Oh yeah @danandlisa are a must see if you make it to otter rock
My daughter lives in Eugene, OR. We’ve gone out there several times and tasted. I’ve NEVER been satisfied with the Wilamette Valley experience. Pinot Noir is not my thing, and that’s what their focus is.
@FritzCat Northern Italy, on the other hand, is amazing, beautiful, easy to navigate by car, and has amazing wines and very friendly people. Lake Garda/Verona region.
@jrbw3 @FritzCat Well then it’s settled. Your going to Italy for your anniversary!
@jrbw3 @ttboy23 Yes! Why didn’t I think of that.
I actually was considering Italy but I don’t think I can make the timeline work.
We will be in Sonoma for our 15 year anniversary in October. Celebrating late because the summer ends up very busy.
Need to figure out where to go as well.
@CorTot Have you ever met up with @WineDavid49? You really should!
And I’m happy to send you my list, although most of them are names you’d know from here.
@klezman @Winedavid49 we met up with WD and toured the warehouse and saw the office pre-casemates days. It was a good time and they were very hospitable.
I also like Lodi and Amador County. Low key. Lots of good Zin others. Have stayed at a B&B in Sutter Creek.
@FritzCat Agree! Went last year for 50th birthday. Stayed at the Inn @ 161 in Sutter Creek which was charming. Scott Harvey tasting room as well as others right around the corner on Main St. Another winery Avio close by. Short drive to Shenandoah Valley for so many wineries. Vino Noceto & Scott Harvey close to each other must stop in!
Flew in & out of Sacramento & day tripped Lodi hitting 3 great wineries Jessie’s grove, Jeremy’s Wine co. & Oak Farm but so many others to explore.