A Wine Tasting Adventure in Hood River
February 8th, 2012
Image courtesy of hoodriver.org
You probably already know that many fabulous wineries and tasting rooms can be found in Washington County and the Willamette Valley. But, recently, I was pleasantly surprised to discover how many wonderful tasting rooms there are in downtown Hood River, about 60 miles east of Portland in the Columbia River Gorge.
I haven’t spent much time in downtown Hood River, and I loved how walkable everything was. I planned this excursion for a couple of friends who were visiting from out of town. If I can plan a successful trip, so can you — or just use my list as a starting point.
We parked in a public lot across from the Full Sail Tasting Room & Pub and walked to these four tasting rooms:
Each place was great, with friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the prices were fantastic: each flight, which included several samples, was under $10. We tasted many delicious wines, but the green apple flavors of the Cerulean 2010 Pinot Gris were a big hit with all of us.
We had a wonderful day, and the drive was gorgeous, so if you’re looking for something new to do, I recommend heading to Hood River.
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