Pinot Pilgrimage, Day II

Today was moving day, moving from Newberg to Corvallis. Our first stop was at the Red Hills Market for deli sandwiches to enjoy at a winery later. Second stop was suggested by Jack because we were too early to visit Domaine Drouhin as they didn't open till 11. Jack suggested that we visit Sokol Blosser as they opened at 10am and they were on the way. 

Boy were we all in for a pleasant surprise, seems as thought they have built a brand new tasting/visitors center (2 months new) that was the best that I have ever been in. First cabin all the way and to boot, the wine was good too. Today also happened to be the first day for picking grapes from their land around the Rouge Valley. Muscat grapes were arriving as we were departing. Seems as though there is a shortage of pickers in Oregon and so all of these grapes were picked by machine. Every winery we visited was gearing up for the beginning of picking season!

Next winery to visit was Domaine Drouhin, the American cousin of the famous French winery. This winery is higher up the hill and had great views down the vineyards on the Dundee Hills. The poor little Tudor is getting heavier and heavier with each winery visit, that wine weighs a lot!

Domaine Serene on the Hilltop was our next stop and where we planned to share a bottle of wine and eat our sandwiches while enjoying the view and the company. 

This is where Jack and Dianne departed for Vancouver and we went on to The Harrison House in Corvallis. 

Along the way we passed by the Evergreen Aviation Museum where the Spruce Goose is housed. Had to get a shot of the A in front of the plywood monster.

Had another fantastic dinner tonight at the Big River Rest & Bar on the riverfront in Corvallis. We have had the most fortunate luck on this trip to have nothing but great meals to go along with the great company. Looking forward to another great one at my Nephew's restaurant, Capers in Medford.