Just the Right Spice

Last night we opened a bottle of Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet. It was recommended by the Wine Guys so we figured it would be decent. I will definitely be adding a couple of bottles of this to my collection as the spicy oak taste is one of my favs. $16/bottle

Oregon Vineyard Tour!

First up:

Great building, but..."meh"...the wine wasn't the best

Quick lunch in town:

Then witness a stagette's limo go into the ditch
before hitting this popular winery:

The building and flowers were gorgeous...the wine accessories unbelievable...but, again, the wine was just "okay".

We quickly pulled in here and then quickly left when we saw they were charging for tasting. Some of our group wasn't into paying.

We hit the jackpot here!

Gorgeous scenery, great cheese and a die-for pinot gris and pinot noir.
I'm not normally a pinot girl, but we had to purchase a bottle of each they were so delish. We managed to track down the cheese too!


Finally, we ended up at this gorgeous winery:

For me, the best of the bunch. We ended up sampling a fantastic Pinot Blanc, Dolcetto and a lovely Syrah. All three are in our collection. "Make love to the wine, Melissa".

Sensational Santa

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2007 was fantastic to sip on one hot afternoon. Have it with fish or chicken and savour the white fruity taste. $20/bottle

Can't go wrong with Carmen

Us ladies loved this sweet-tasting GEWURZTRAMINER. Very crisp and refreshing. I'll definitely have it in the fridge for the next time I want to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. 12.95/bottle

Organic Opulence

This Malbec is the latest recommendation I had at the liquor store. I have to give the worker credit, he knows his stuff. Very smooth and satisfying. 12.95/bottle