Speaking of Fall Travels...

Of the few Northwest magazines I read, Sunset Magazine often has fantastic and well-rounded tips and tricks for navigating and exploring our beloved region (not to mention fab seasonal recipes).


Sunset's September issue features a literal gallery of regional trip options spanning across California, The "true" Northwest, The Rockies, and The Southwest (heads-up: each region listed links to the relevant gallery).


For the purpose of this simple posting, I will reiterate two of Sunset's suggestions listed in their "10 Great Fall Trips In The Northwest" gallery.  


Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country offers visitors a lot more than a fantastic glass of wine.  Patrons have done well in their "vamping," modeling accommodations after the regions most beautiful vistas - the vineyards. 
My suggestion for your trip there?  

Saturday - September 25, 2010

• 11Amity Pinot Noir Release Party (11:00am to Sun, September 26, 6:00pm)

Sunday - September 26, 2010

• 9Wine Ride at Vista Hills Vineyard (9:00am to 12:00pm)
• 3pHarvest Celebration at Penner-Ash (3:00pm to 7:00pm)
• 4pPre-Harvest Release Tasting at Lange Estate (4:00pm to 7:00pm)

Saturday - October 02, 2010

• 12pCrush Party at Montinore (12:00pm to 1:00pm)
• 1pHarvest Tour and Seminar at Rex Hill (1:00pm to 2:30pm)

Saturday - October 09, 2010

• 12pJohan Vineyards Reserve Tasting (12:00pm to 5:00pm)
• 12pExtreme Chocolates Event at The Four Graces (12:00pm to 4:00pm)
• 1pHarvest Tour and Seminar at Rex Hill (1:00pm to 2:30pm)

Saturday - October 16, 2010

• 1pHarvest Tour and Seminar at Rex Hill (1:00pm to 2:30pm)
• 6:30pHarvest Dinner @ Youngberg Hill (6:30pm to 9:30pm)

Saturday - October 23, 2010

• 11Grand Opening Celebration at Raptor Ridge Winery (11:00am to 4:00pm)
• 1pHarvest Tour and Seminar at Rex Hill (1:00pm to 2:30pm)

Sunday - October 24, 2010

• 11Grand Opening Celebration at Raptor Ridge Winery (11:00am to 4:00pm)

Saturday - October 30, 2010

•  The Four Graces Graceful Dead Party (All Day)
• 10Experience A Day in the Vineyards at Wine Country Farm (10:00am to 3:00pm)
• 1pHarvest Tour and Seminar at Rex Hill (1:00pm to 2:30pm)

Sunday - October 31, 2010

• 10Experience A Day in the Vineyards at Wine Country Farm (10:00am to 3:00pm)

Saturday - November 20, 2010

•  Harvest Open House - R. Stuart and Co. Wine (All Day)

Friday - November 26, 2010

• 11Wine Country Thanksgiving (11:00am to 5:00pm)

Saturday - November 27, 2010

• 11Wine Country Thanksgiving (11:00am to 5:00pm)

Sunday - November 28, 2010

• 11Wine Country Thanksgiving (11:00am to 5:00pm)
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• *Calendar and images sourced from www.willamettewines.com

Washington's Fall fruit is a delectable treat we have all come to love, look forward to, and most importantly...enjoy!  There is no better way, that I can think,  to see Washington than one bite at a time.  Sunset's suggested route looks fantastic, and would serve to fill a weekend wonderfully.  For a quick link to their "hits list" click here.

Happy Fall to all, and of course, cheers!

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