The colorful vines lining the hills of J. Wrigley vineyards combat the dark and rainy gloom that embodies Oregon in October. Perched atop one of the larger hills in the valley, I have a birds-eye view of the surrounding vineyards and forests from the tasting room patio. During the summer the area would buzz with tourists and traffic noise, but today it’s silent. Harvest has come and gone, school is back in session and the rainy fall weather deters most area vinophiles from venturing out for a day of wine tasting. I have this winery (and most subsequent ones) to myself. The resulting intimate and authentic tasting encounters are what has come to define Oregon wine country.
Taking The Road Less Traveled In Oregon Wine Country
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Horses and wine are two of my favorite things, so of course I jumped at the opportunity to spend a week riding horses through the Champagne region of France. Galloping through vineyards by day and clinking glasses filled with champagne by night was a perfect vacation pairing, and an overall incredible experience.
When I was younger I'd lose myself in the pages of horse vacation magazines, dreaming of the day I'd make such an escapade my own. Now, as an adult, the realization of that dream was profoundly gratifying. Treating myself to this long-awaited journey was not only a dream realized but a testament to the fulfillment of our aspirations.
Cheers to living your dreams. 🥂
(Check my "France" story highlights for more clips from the ride)](https://everydayrunaway.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
