Pooks Canyon

On our way from Sandpoint to Seattle we boondocked in Mattawa, Washington at the Ginkgo Forest Winery. This was good because as long as the pantry is tightly stocked with wine bottles they won't break. This is what I tell myself. We got there just in time for a wine tasting and to buy a case of assorted wines. On the way in to Mattawa there were some spectacular views.  Hermes even got out on a walk. Jon inspecting the wares at the winery.   Free range disc golf. Reviews were mixed. All was fun until they both lost a disc in a ditch full of weeds.   Pulling out of the winery and off to Seattle!

Winner: Last week, while perusing the "other" wine section at our local liquor store, Pettyjohn's, I came across a Hungarian wine called Bull's Blood . Seeing as Jon is one quarter Hungarian I thought, why not? Admittedly, I was put off by the price (7.99 - not on sale). Can you really get decent wine for less than 10 bucks? Apparently yes, at least in my opinion. It is nothing fancy but it is light and clean and if you let it breathe it tastes pretty good. Its name implies a richness that it doesn't have- it is actually kind of watery but in a good, drinkable way. I bought a case for the cellar (aka bar in the basement). The link above has the interesting history of this wine, which first was made in the 1500's. Runner Up: While I was at it, I also bought a case of the Cycles Gladiator Syrah. A 2007 "Top 100 Wine", this one will cost you 8.99. While I've gotten headaches from their Cab, the Syrah is pretty nice.