Day Four – Bridgeview Vineyard
As we neared the southwest corner of Oregon, we happened to have a Harvest Host stopover just outside of Cave Junction at Bridgeview Vineyard. This family-owned winery was started in the 1982 and has the third generation currently working to maintain their heritage. We can attest to the fact that Bridgeview has a delicious assortment of wines which are made entirely from grapes grown in their vineyard. Our favorite was the dry Reisling, but the Chardonay was a close second. The owner, Renee, freely shared his knowledge of the different wines they produce and what goes in to making Bridgeview’s unique taste. We were given permission to wander through the vineyard and sample the different varieties of grapes hanging on the vines. Although we are novice wine drinkers, we could easily taste in the grapes the variety of wine they would eventually become.
The Covid affect: While chatting with Renee, he explained
that they are still recovering from the affect of Covid. While people were shut
in their homes ordering food from box stores, the larger vineyards were able to
buy more shelf space. He explained that it has become very difficult for
smaller wineries to get their wines into stores. They are hanging on by selling
at local Saturday markets, hosting events, and accommodating travelers like us
through Harvest Host.
If you are heading to or from the California Redwoods on the
Redwood Highway, be sure to stop in to see Renee and sample some of the scrumptious
wines that Bridgeview Vineyard have to offer. www.Bridgeviewwine.com
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