A Weekend Away
We left Vancouver around 11:30 am Friday morning, a wet rainy Northwest day. But I didn't care, I was getting away with my best friend, my co-conspirator, my husband. We took the quick non scenic route, I-5 to 99W towards McMinnville. To ensure we arrived on time for our private wine tour in McMinnville, I gave Kurt a fake itinerary. He usually runs late and I did not want to be late. We were ahead of schedule. So far everything was going along smoothly.
Could it be for once I would have a glitch free getaway????
We arrived in Dundee and decide to stop for lunch before the wine tour. We chose a spot recommended by Bev, my co-worker. Bev knows food, wines, and movies. She has NEVER steered me wrong. We made our way into the Dundee Bistro. We were seated next to the fireplace. An excellent start to the weekend. We ordered an exceptional chardonnay to accompany our meal of Caesar salad, grilled asparagus w/ parmesan cheese, spring onion soup, and an amazing salad w/ duck egg for Kurt.
Lunch was scrumptious.
Could it be for once I would have a glitch free getaway????
We arrived in Dundee and decide to stop for lunch before the wine tour. We chose a spot recommended by Bev, my co-worker. Bev knows food, wines, and movies. She has NEVER steered me wrong. We made our way into the Dundee Bistro. We were seated next to the fireplace. An excellent start to the weekend. We ordered an exceptional chardonnay to accompany our meal of Caesar salad, grilled asparagus w/ parmesan cheese, spring onion soup, and an amazing salad w/ duck egg for Kurt.
Lunch was scrumptious.
We ate leisurely, enjoying each other and letting the weeks stress flow away with each sip of wine. Did I mention it was wonderful wine?
After lunch, we once again headed West. We arrived in McMinnville about fifteen minutes later with time to spare before the tour. We strolled over to a little feed store and bought the boys a few toys. Can't forget the children.
At 2:00 PM we presented ourselves to the wine dude at Panther Creek Wine Cellars. His name was David. He married into the wine business. But he is no slacker. He was very informative. He showed everything form the casks to the wine press. I knew wine making was intricate, but WOW!! There is soooooo much more to it. So many variables go into making a good, great, and phenomenal wine: the time you pick the grapes, which vineyard you get the grapes from, how long you press the grapes, how hard you press the grapes... and on and on. People spend their lives learning this process and still find they can learn more. Thankfully the wine maker at Panther Creek has learned his trade and learned it well. Their Pinot Noir is the bomb!!
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!!
After lunch, we once again headed West. We arrived in McMinnville about fifteen minutes later with time to spare before the tour. We strolled over to a little feed store and bought the boys a few toys. Can't forget the children.
At 2:00 PM we presented ourselves to the wine dude at Panther Creek Wine Cellars. His name was David. He married into the wine business. But he is no slacker. He was very informative. He showed everything form the casks to the wine press. I knew wine making was intricate, but WOW!! There is soooooo much more to it. So many variables go into making a good, great, and phenomenal wine: the time you pick the grapes, which vineyard you get the grapes from, how long you press the grapes, how hard you press the grapes... and on and on. People spend their lives learning this process and still find they can learn more. Thankfully the wine maker at Panther Creek has learned his trade and learned it well. Their Pinot Noir is the bomb!!
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!!
( Did I mention that David was kinda hot???)
After spending about two hours with David and picking up a couple of bottles of Panther Creek Pinot Noir, we decide to check into our B&B, The Mattey House.
The Mattey House is located a few miles outside of McMinnville on 10 acres of one of the most beautiful pieces of property in the state of Oregon. They host 1.8 acres of vineyard, a Victorian House built in 1989, and fields as far as one can see. It was everything I expected and more. Kurt was quite taken with the place. For the record if we win the lottery we are buying the Mattey House.
We were greeted at the door by Jack, our host. A interesting chatty gentleman originally from England. Denise, Jacks wife, was out doing errands. (At least that was my guess. Since she wasn't there when we arrived) We were shown to our room at the top of the stairs and made to feel like old friends come for a visit. Our room was warm & quite cozy with a BEAUTIFUL claw foot tub. AAAHHHH!! the tub!! I will tell you, that tub got A LOT of use while we there.
We unpacked, chatted some more with Jack and then headed out for some dinner. Who knew McMinnville was home to some of the best food in the Northwest????
Who knew McMinnville was home to some of the best food in the Northwest????
We ate at La Rambla, a Spanish style resturant specializing in tapas. OMG!!!! Incredible!!!!! Wonderful!!! F$$%ing Fantastic!!!
We ate some delicious tapas. Quite original and had a Cuvee from Panther Creek.
After spending about two hours with David and picking up a couple of bottles of Panther Creek Pinot Noir, we decide to check into our B&B, The Mattey House.
The Mattey House is located a few miles outside of McMinnville on 10 acres of one of the most beautiful pieces of property in the state of Oregon. They host 1.8 acres of vineyard, a Victorian House built in 1989, and fields as far as one can see. It was everything I expected and more. Kurt was quite taken with the place. For the record if we win the lottery we are buying the Mattey House.
We were greeted at the door by Jack, our host. A interesting chatty gentleman originally from England. Denise, Jacks wife, was out doing errands. (At least that was my guess. Since she wasn't there when we arrived) We were shown to our room at the top of the stairs and made to feel like old friends come for a visit. Our room was warm & quite cozy with a BEAUTIFUL claw foot tub. AAAHHHH!! the tub!! I will tell you, that tub got A LOT of use while we there.
We unpacked, chatted some more with Jack and then headed out for some dinner. Who knew McMinnville was home to some of the best food in the Northwest????
Who knew McMinnville was home to some of the best food in the Northwest????
We ate at La Rambla, a Spanish style resturant specializing in tapas. OMG!!!! Incredible!!!!! Wonderful!!! F$$%ing Fantastic!!!
We ate some delicious tapas. Quite original and had a Cuvee from Panther Creek.
Yummmmmm!!!!!!
For dessert we had this chocolate creation that was beyond sinful. It was cake like with a molten chocolate middle that oozed out of the cake onto a plate surrounded by raspberry and custard sauce. This was served with vanilla ice cream mixed with hazelnuts. I think I gained 10lbs at dinner.
After dinner we headed back to The Mattey House and spent a few hours chatting with Jack & Denise. (By the way, they don't like Bush. But are very PC about it)
We retired to our room around 11:30 PM and took a nice soak in the TUB.
Have I mentioned I loved the tub???
Thus ended day one of Weekend Getaway.
More to come...
For dessert we had this chocolate creation that was beyond sinful. It was cake like with a molten chocolate middle that oozed out of the cake onto a plate surrounded by raspberry and custard sauce. This was served with vanilla ice cream mixed with hazelnuts. I think I gained 10lbs at dinner.
After dinner we headed back to The Mattey House and spent a few hours chatting with Jack & Denise. (By the way, they don't like Bush. But are very PC about it)
We retired to our room around 11:30 PM and took a nice soak in the TUB.
Have I mentioned I loved the tub???
Thus ended day one of Weekend Getaway.
More to come...
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