Wine Tsunami
Inspired to get away from the city, I decided to brave the coast and encounter massive wind, rain and (surprise!) wine. Lots of it. Trying to indulge in some quality time with myself, I encountered a downpour of spring in more ways than one. With a new season comes a new vintage and I happened upon a few wineries showing off their latest wines at various restaurants, galleries and shops during my day away. I hadn’t been to Cannon Beach in awhile and I had forgotten about the quaint wine shops in the downtown area.
To keep dry, I stepped inside The Wine Shack and chatted with owner Dean Reiman about his success in the wine biz while perusing his impressive collection. I was also happy to meet Brad McLeroy who was pouring wine from Ayres Winery. Brad was doing a tasting of two different Pinot Noirs, which were strikingly different and inspiring. My favorite was definitely his Estate Pinot Noir, which had some surprising yet lovely floral notes and an even more impressive presence in the mouth, expressing balance and integrity. Brad, unlike most men, is a multi-tasker (just kidding…sort of). He plays the role of vineyard manager and winemaker on top of promoting his charming wines.
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