• Visit Mt Hood Winery in Hood River
    Oregon,  Wine Tasting

    A Visit to Mt Hood Winery in Hood River

    A visit to Mt Hood Winery, located in Hood River, Oregon is a great place to spend the afternoon and features views as good as the wine. While you’re here kick back in the adirondack chairs or pull up a seat at a table and just soak it all in. The tasting room was built in 2008 on land previously occupied by pear trees. This space has a cozy Northwest lodge aesthetic with tall beams, a stone fireplace and large windows, perfectly showcasing the star of the show. The vibe is very laid back and welcoming. Whether you’re seated inside or out, you will enjoy sipping wine with panoramic views…

  • Methven wine event
    Oregon,  Wine Tasting

    Valentines Wine Tasting at Methven Vineyards

    This year, a couple days before Valentine’s Day, my husband surprised me with a fun day of wine tasting with some friends at Methven Vineyards in Dayton, Oregon in the Willamette Valley. It’s always pretty entertaining for me when downloading images taken on a wine tour…never fails that about half of my images are of the blurry sort. Here’s is just one example (directly above) taken early in the day. To be fair, my lens is super heavy, but I don’t think I can blame my hefty lens on this one! During this special event we enjoyed mushroom risotto, standing rib roast, fresh baked breads, gourmet cheeses and fruits. Everything…