a trip to oregon!

[n144mann]

Hello Everyone!! Yes, I am still alive and kicking, tho life has been keeping me pretty busy!!

I have a question for all of you....I am heading to Oregon one week from now, and I was interested in your opinions about what is a must see. I know the big pinot event is going on there that same weekend ( Randy, maybe we will run into eachother) But, because of the spontaneous nature of this trip....I do not have tickets to that event. What wineries are a must see??? Rex Hill is on my list...are there some small names that are a must either for the beauty of the winery or the wonderful wine??

And and all info appreciated!
Nancy

[Thomas]

Welcome back N. Did you get my email?

Try to check out King Estate and Adelsheim; two of my personal likes. If you can find Duck Pond (the Oregon one) that would be nice too.

[Bucko]

Archery Summit -- beautiful, wine is good but pricy.

Belle Pente -- rustic, producing some of the best out of OR.

Bucko

[n144mann]

Hey thanks guys!! Yes Foodie I got your email, and I apologize for not getting back to you on that in a timely manner!! I have been moving and so life has been a bit upside down. Congrats on the release of your book...I look forward to reading it!!

Thanks Bucko....hey Bucko, I am flying into Seatac.....and driving with a friend down to portland ( sherwood actually ) We are looking for a reasonably priced hotel near the airport since his house is quite a drive and we do not want to make it that late at night. It does not need to be fancy...just clean. I am getting in late and so extras are not important.

Thanks!
Nancy



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[Bucko]

I would love to invite you to stay at our home, Nancy, but I fly out next week for Indianapolis to judge wine at the Indy International.

There are a ton of motels right across from the airport on International Blvd. that should fit your needs. Here are names and numbers:

RADISSON HOTEL SEATTLE AIRPORT
17001 International Blvd
Sea Tac WA 98188
(206) 244 - 6000

HOWARD JOHNSON
20045 International Blvd (Pacific Hwy S)
Sea Tac WA 98198
(206) 878 - 3310

ECONO LODGE
19225 International Blvd
Sea Tac WA 98118
(206) 824 - 1350

BEST WESTERN EXECUTEL
20717 International Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878 - 3300; (800) 648 - 3311

AIRPORT PLAZA
18601 International Blvd
Sea Tac WA 98188
(206) 433 - 0400

Bucko

[Wallace]

"to judge wine at the Indy International"!.. this is a car race right?

Where you getting all this time Bucko?

[Bucko]

Got a working wife. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img]

[n144mann]

I would love to invite you to stay at our home, Nancy, but I fly out next
week for Indianapolis to judge wine at the Indy International.


Well thank you Bucko, that would be very enjoyable sometime. Perhaps another trip, I am sure I will be back out that way.

Going to Indy?? Now that sounds fun too!!!!!
Are you a race fan??? I enjoy stock car racing ( winston cup ).....but caught heck for taking a nice port in with me to the race instead of whiskey or beer. OH well......<laugh>

Thanks for the hotel ideas bucko!!
Hope your trip to Indy is safe and enjoyable!
Nancy

[Thomas]

Nancy,

A few years ago I had some Cristom Pinot Noir--haven't seen it in this neck of the woods since, but I remember its rich, Burgundian style. Look them up in Oregon.

[n144mann]

Thank you for the suggestion Foodie! I will see how many places I have time to hit, we are also planning on spending time at the beach and are doing some hiking. But I will certainly hit as many of the wineries as I can. :-)

Nancy

[Bucko]

No, I'm not a race car fan, monster truck fan, tractor pull fan, WWF Smackdown fan, or Survivor fan -- I'm REALLY out of the loop. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img]

Bucko

[winecollector]

Bucko- As long as you have a wine glass in one hand, and a full bottle in the other, I wouldn't worry about it too much!

[n144mann]

I am with winecollector on the one, Bucko!!

Hmmm....perhaps describing myself as a race fan is a bit strong also. I am too cool to be a true race fan. [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/biggrin.gif[/img] But I do manage to get to Bristol some years for a race with a bunch of wine loving friends...who for that weekend (to my dismay) regress to bud and miller....laugh!!
I sent Randy Cap a photo from the race last year....he said I looked like a dixie chic. I don't think it was a compliment..... [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/tongue.gif[/img]...I told him I was trying to BLEND to keep from getting thrown out! [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]

I actually think the wine world should get into the sport....since I have been going to the races....I have seen a real change. HUGE amount of money in the sport now days and the fans are not the rednecks of yesterday but people with a fair bit of money!! ( rich rednecks?? [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/eek.gif[/img] ) There is one winery from the northeast that has had sponsorship on a car part time....I think its a great idea!!

Anyway...thanks for the info guys!
Nancy




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