Yesterday turned out to be the sort of beautiful Oregon spring day that needs to be taken advantage of, because you never know when the rain shows up again. We could have stayed at the house and done yard work, but the yard work will be there. Because it was a spectacular day, Ann wanted to go up into the Dundee Hills and gaze out at Mt. Hood while drinking some Chardonnay.
Fifteen minutes later, we were in the tasting room at Durant Vineyards. I hadn't been there before and I hadn't tasted their wine under their label. They sell fruit to a lot of people and I have had a lot wine made from their grapes.
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| Mt. Hood Over Annie's Shoulder |
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| Ewes and Tiny Lambs in the Vineyard |
At one point, a four-wheeler came up beside the vineyard and one of the baby lambs started to run for it baaing all the while, like it was expecting a particularly good lamb treat from the driver. Then mom started bellowing at the baby, which after several particularly pointed bleats from mom, decided to return to her side. I know she was using that lamb's first and middle names as she was calling it. Kids!
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| Lots of Tiny Lambs Frolicking |
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| Delicious 2015 "Lark" Chardonnay |
I was surprised to see their vines budding up in the hills. Down on the valley floor in Amity, ours were still super tight when I left work on Tuesday.
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| Venerable Moss-Covered Vine with Buds |
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