Portland is an influential axis of culinary enthusiasm, and Brent's equivalently ebullient Southern Californian family was in town last weekend to partake in our city's scrumptious creations. We gorged at food carts, savored a bite at Café Vélo, enjoyed libations at local establishments, and-- what better to do with the visiting vinophile family than taste in our nearby wine country!
We had a fabulous visit to one of our favorite wineries, Rex Hill, which wowed everyone with Pinots and dazzled with whites. We also stopped by Chehalem Winery for artsy-sleek labels, fresh dry Reisling, and friendly dogs! I highly recommend the steel barrel aged 2007 Ian's Reserve Chardonnay (91 pts Wine Spectator, $36) for a special occasion.
Further adventuring included a cellar opening at Thirst, classic wining and dining at Jake's (where we enjoyed a bottle of De Ponte 07 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir!), dancing at a Vanimal show, a rain storm, happy hour at Nel Centro, a cupping at Stumptown, and more!
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