I saw a sign by the side of the road: “VX Vineyard – 2 ½ miles”. On a whim, I swerved off the highway, forcing a gasp of surprise from my darling. The road twisted and turned through the countryside as we drove… And drove… And drove… I started to wonder if this was such a good idea.
Category: foodie adventures
The Great Anniversary Wine Tour-Part 3: Alexana Estate Vineyards and Winery
The third stop on our whirlwind wine tour was Alexana Estate Vineyards and Winery, located due west of Newberg, Oregon. When we drove up to this stop, it was obvious that it would be a very different experience than the last place.
The Great Anniversary Wine Tour-Part 2: The Four Graces Winery
The next stop on our whirlwind wine tour with Trish (from A Great Oregon Wine Tour), was The Four Graces Winery, located in Dundee, Oregon. Located in the Dundee hills, this little winery, which uses a small farmhouse as their tasting room, is set in quint surroundings. It is named after the four daughters of…
The Great Anniversary Wine Tour – Part 1: Rex Hills Winery
It was our second wedding anniversary. While I am usually the one who plans our adventures, this year I tasked my darling bride to “surprise” me. She certainly did with a wine tour of Oregon’s Yamhill Valley. Our first stop was Rex Hill.
McMenamins – The Edgefield’s Black Rabbit Restaurant
It was a beautiful Saturday at the McMenamins Edgefield Estate. The sun was out, yet it wasn’t too hot. In fact everything was just right for meeting my brother and sister-in-Law who had driven down from The Dalles.
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar Part 2
In part one of this particular journey, my darling and I had the luxury of enjoying some of THE BEST oysters in Seattle at Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar. Our culinary adventure was now about to take us to new heights, as we were about to be treated to a oyster / single malt scotch pairing.
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar Part 1
We arrived on a Friday afternoon after a leisurely drive up from Portland. We saw the sign first, welcoming us to what would be a mollusk seduction of epic proportions.