Today we drove from Eugene to Portland in a roundabout way through Dundee so we could enjoy some Oregon wine tasting. We went to three vineyards: Argyle, Erath, and Duck Pond.
Person:
The pourer at Argyle was a lot of fun to talk to and a credit to her state. She introduced us to some of the Pinots that Oregon is now legendary for, and chatted about the state in general. Argyle had the best wines of the day, and though the Pinots were indeed good, my favorite was the Chardonnay. The dogs got to hang out on the porch outside and enjoyed a big bowl of water; they acted as impromptu greeters for the tasting room and as always proved great conversation-starters.
Place:
Though Argyle had the best wines of the day, Erath had the best grounds. It was located up in the hills of Dundee rather than in the valley, and afforded some picturesque views of rolling vinyards. Another traveler commented that she thought it was more beautiful than Napa. I took issue with that, being from California, but it still was a sight to see and a lot of fun to photograph.
Food:
(by Laurie) The Chardonnay at Argyle was wonderful. It had a smooth and buttery taste on the palette, and its finish lasted for about ten minutes. I literally had a tear in my eye, it was so delicious! Naturally, we bought a case (not really; it was 35 bucks a bottle).
Person:
The pourer at Argyle was a lot of fun to talk to and a credit to her state. She introduced us to some of the Pinots that Oregon is now legendary for, and chatted about the state in general. Argyle had the best wines of the day, and though the Pinots were indeed good, my favorite was the Chardonnay. The dogs got to hang out on the porch outside and enjoyed a big bowl of water; they acted as impromptu greeters for the tasting room and as always proved great conversation-starters.
Place:
Though Argyle had the best wines of the day, Erath had the best grounds. It was located up in the hills of Dundee rather than in the valley, and afforded some picturesque views of rolling vinyards. Another traveler commented that she thought it was more beautiful than Napa. I took issue with that, being from California, but it still was a sight to see and a lot of fun to photograph.
Food:
(by Laurie) The Chardonnay at Argyle was wonderful. It had a smooth and buttery taste on the palette, and its finish lasted for about ten minutes. I literally had a tear in my eye, it was so delicious! Naturally, we bought a case (not really; it was 35 bucks a bottle).
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