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Wine Tasting in Willamette Valley – Cliff Creek

Wine Tasting in Willamette Valley – Cliff Creek

Last weekend we had beautiful weather (in March in PDX, no less!) and so took advantage by driving out to a few of the many fantastic vineyards within an hour of our abode. As always, included in our visits was a favorite: Cliff Creek Vineyards tasting room in Carlton, OR.

Just over a year ago Cliff Creek wowed us with their Claret, (pronounced “clarette” not “claray”), which continues to be one of our favorite wines. In fact, it wasn’t on their flight list this time and we had to request a special taste, after which we of course bought a supply for home. It was surprisingly less expensive than we remembered at $22.50/bottle (club price).  And well worth it!

A new surprise from Cliff Creek in this recent flight were their Syrahs. They featured a 2005 and 2004, and while the 2005 was tasty, the 2004 blew it (and our taste … Read more…

Druid’s Fluid – A tasty red table wine

Druid’s Fluid – A tasty red table wine

We picked up this gem a few months ago in the Troon Vineyards tasting room in Carlton. Although the majority of their wines were fairly standard in my opinion, Druid’s Fluid really stood out. It’s a wonderfully full-bodied red table wine.

A lot of Troon’s wines were on the pricier side ($30-$50 a bottle) but Druid’s Fluid was under $20. Each time we open a bottle, we are glad that we brought some home.