Tim, Yes I have. Albeit sometime ago. They don't show up at the regular wine festivals very often. And their winery is quite a drive from where I live.. (100 miles or so) So a trip to the winery means a day trip. I wouldn't do these days. However, Nehalem.... WILL ... be at the next Oregon wine festival at the end of April in Astoria Oregon. A Cruise in "Oblio" I try to make each year. From Portland , nearly a 200 mile round trip, on the Columbia River. Nehalem Winery is scheduled to attend.
If it's OK, I'll mention your name... (will that get me a free taste ? LOL ) Thanks for reminding me. Ralph PS, For those who might be interested, Astoria is near the mouth and Bar of the Columbia River. The river divides the State of WA and OR and runs 100 Miles from Portland to Astoria. In April, the spring run off can add to the tidal and normal current of the river And.... Down river motoring in a C-27, Often reach in excess of 9 knots SOG. Then the 100 miles takes a Day and a half Down.. And could mean a 3 plus day return trip. From: Tim Millar Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IC27A] Re: What beverage do you regularly keep aboard? Ralph, Have you tried Nehalem Bay Winery? A friend of mine owns it. Tim #6254 Spirit > > i've done a fair amount of tasting in Oregon and loved every one. do you > recommend any particular vintner for viognier? > > > Rob, > > Sheesh, Now you got me in pickle, When ever I drink a "V" that's from a new > winery, I like it best.. LOL (there have been a couple of Awful ones though) > > But, If I was pressed to answer which one I drink most often .. It would have > to be .. > ERIN GLENN .... The Dalles.. > Smooth, Fruity, And refreshing.. A good wine to drink on a warm day with > Lunch.. Particularly slightly salty foods Cheeses, Meats etc.. > > Then, Believe it or not, ... McMenimen's ... Troutdale... > A bit more acidic, Nice just for sipping. A slight "bitterness" but not > bad...... Probably more of a Seafood wine that the Erin Glenn.. > > Since Viognier is becoming one of the Trendy wines, Local winemakers are > playing around with the vintages.. I guess trying to be "Unique". > Some of their Experiments are really bad. Watery and Tasteless.. > To give them a bit of respect, I guess the grape is a Fussy grape. One of the > reasons it almost went extinct. So maybe they just haven't figured it out > yet.. > I want to try a couple of Southern Oregon vintages that I haven't seen much > of yet.. A couple labels are getting high praise from the Critics.. > So much Wine, So little time... > > Ralph. >
