Wine Day

With a long weekend ahead of us, the cow and I decided to spend the day wine drinking and end up in McMinneville to spend the night. We tried to find a place at the coast, Cannon Beach, for the eveing but it was full. So, wine tasting was our next alternative.
We started out rather lost. We wanted to drive a different route than in the past. We headed south on I-5 and past Wilsonville and then drove west. We came across Champoeg (pronounced Shampooey) and the woman behind the counter was extremely friendly. She filled us in on all the upcoming events and we believe that one Friday night in June we will head back because they have music and allow you to bring a picnic and enjoy.
The best wine we tasted all day was at Lange, but I didn't take any pictures because I was so mesmerized by the wine. The cow was mesmerized by the two hot girls behind the counter.
Tori Mor has a beautiful setting. It was packed though! I did hear one of the best comments of the day, it went something like this: "Is Pinot Gris made from the Pinot Gris grape?" The wine was good but the conversation with the cow and the sun shining through the window was exquisite.
We headed down the gravel road (literally) to Erath and enjoyed their strange but good Cabernet Sauvignon. Erath was one of the pinoeers of Oregon wine and he and a group of others are known as "the boys up north."
Our last stop of the day was Argyle in the city of Dundee. We shared a bubbly flight and most of the champagnes were very good. We then headed over to the Dundee Bistro.....but food will be my next episode.