The morning in Mendocino was a beautiful one. The sun was out the temp was a cool, yet comfortable 65. After a delicious breakfast of fruit, pastry, and egg & spinach pie we hit Anderson Valley for wine tasting.
We first hit Goldeneye, which exclusively produces Pinot Noir. We were treated to a few whites as well. It was interesting to taste how different one type of wine could be from producer and "same" variety.
We then hint Bink where we met two great dogs, one of whom plopped down at our feet while we tasted.
The most informative and best value was Navarro. The guy helping us took more than enough time to chat with us while we tasted.
Then tucked away in what look liked a gold miners shack we enjoyed Phillip Hill wines, and had more Pinot Noir...
We did try a mass producer: Roederer Estate. They produce mostly sparkling wines - which the Clintons used a couple times while in office. Eh...
Lastly we stopped at Husch. A good and decent selection of wines.
Many more wineries await for our next visit(s)!!
After lunch and a nap we headed to Fort Bragg and checked out the glass beach. By this time the fog rolled in.
Overall a great day! Better than driving 7 hours (which is on our docket for tomorrow).
We for sure will come back as soon as we are able!
A true no reservations, seat-of-the-pants trip where the destination IS the journey...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Wine tasting and fog!
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I love that glass beach. Would be so pretty in a dish garden!
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