I did not see it coming so quick yet in a matter of days, Memorial Day Week End 2009, the unofficial kickoff to the Summer season here in the US, will be here.
Living in Oregon or happening to be there for the holiday, the hospitable Willamette Valley Wineries open their doors to all comers with their Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country from May 23 to May 25 with a slew of tastings.
Most charge a tasting fee from $5 to $30 per person.
You can take a tour of the underground cave at Archery Summit and sip their single estates Pinot Noirs.
At Domaine Serene (Saturday only event) which celebrates their 20th anniversary, you will be offered, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah as well as barrel tasting of futures wines.
In a barbecue mood, Remy Wines in McMinnville will pour their Grenache Rosé (only 26 cases made) and the whimsy Three Wives wines.
Maybe I should plan a visit to Oregon myself for the 2010 Edition?