Oregon Wine Day Trips Part 4: Southern Oregon

This is the fourth part of a five part series featuring day trip itineraries in Oregon’s wine country. Each itinerary features 4-5 wineries within driving distance of each other near a city or accommodations hub. Bigger, bolder and a lot more barns. That’s what the Southern AVAs bring to the table in Oregon and for…

2009 Casey Flat Ranch Estate Red Wine

A robust red blend that is everything but forgettable. If you are looking for a red blend that is more than table wine, then this is it! Dark like the longest day of winter (which happens to be the day I drank this bottle), Casey Flat Ranch’s Estate Red Wine features rustic tones of earth,…

2006 Sarver Winery Cuvee

Deep, dark yet still oh-so-fruity, this blend sparkles with layers of delicious flavors. A rich purple blend of 66% Malbec, 25% Syrah and 9% Dolcetto, Sarver Winery’s cuvee shows off with notes of blue fruits and an earthy undertone that makes it perfect for post-puddle stomping evenings. For $24, this 2006 is a sweet, sweet…

Making Merry Wines at Maryhill

Along the Columbia River, where the wind never ceases to blow, the vineyards surrounding Maryhill Winery perch to the waters’ banks. Overlooking vast, tree-barren plains dotted with windmills, the winery is like a little oasis for wine lovers old and new. “You don’t have to be a good taster, to taste here,” said Joe Garoutte,…