Wine Club Insider back with you!

Sorry for the delay today… with the recent “chilly” spell (0 degrees this morning) we had a dish issue, and I have no internet for the morning.

We had spring last week, apparently, skipped summer and fall, and are back to winter, but at least it’s sunny! 

I want to share a little about one of my wife and my favorite wineries today. Maryhill Winery, located a little more than an hour east of Portland along the Columbia Gorge.

www.maryhillwinery.com will take you to their website.

They make some terrific wines, including 5 dry whites, 5 sweeter whites, and over a dozen reds. They have received numerous awards, including the prestigious Governor’s Award of Excellence for their 2004 Cab.

Their Cab Franc, Merlot and Malbec are also excellent, as is their Rose of Sangiovese, a rare creation that I have used several times as a great aperitif for dinners.

One of my favorites of their wines is called Serendipity, a blend of all five of the “Big Five” Bordeaux blends, highlited by 58% Cab Sauv. It’s a knock out! I have several vintages, of which the 2005 really stands out for me, despite its youth… it’s going to be a great wine for years to come.

They also have a terrific little wine club with some different options, and they guarantee several reserve bottles a year. Info is available at wineclub@maryhillwinery.com

All wine aside, Maryhill really sets itself apart for their music and entertainment.

The winery itself is beautiful, perched on the cliff over the Columbia, but as you drive up, you can’t miss the amphitheater.

Now, they might not be the only winery with live music, but I’ve never heard or seen a winery with THIS kind of music!

Some of the acts they have for their “regular” music Saturdays include Willy Nelson, ZZ Top, BB King, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Michael McDonald… the list continues!

They have special “Members Only” events for their wine club members, as well as various release weekends (Spring Release is this weekend, BTW!) and dinners… this is truly an entertaining winery!

Check out Maryhill… you’ll be impressed!

Cheers,

Wine CLub Insider out!