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So that was our trip. Right now I’m sitting on a plane awaiting take-off, so next stop MSP, then IND, then home!
The Mellon Meyer tasting was shorter than expected, so we headed to HiFi Wine Bar for a tasting from Martin Woods (who owns the bar). The wines were nice, but the bartender was especially good—friendly and knowledgeable. https://www.martinwoodswinery.com (McMinnville, OR)
Mellon Meyer does things a little differently than most wineries in Willamette Valley—they only do sparkling wines. It was a nice break from all the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that we had tasted over the weekend.
Our next tasting was with Bobby Rowett, owner of Mellon Meyer. Bobby was working with the Goodfellow crew that day, so we just had the tasting there at Goodfellow. https://www.mellenmeyer.com
It was fascinating hearing Marcus talk about his goals for his wine, future plans, and how global warming might impact “dry farming” of grapes (with no irrigation) in Oregon.
The Goodfellow tasting was a highlight of the trip. The wine was outstanding, and we were able to try 10 different wines ranging from current vintages to a 2011. But Marcus and Megan were also really interesting to talk to.
Our 2nd tasting of the day was Goodfellow Family Cellars. We were hosted in the Goodfellow production facility by winemaker Marcus Goodfellow and his wife and partner Megan, surrounded by barrels racked to the ceiling. https://goodfellowfamilycellars.com (McMinnville, OR)
