We had some flexibility getting to Roseburg, so we took some time to stop in Eugene and see the University of Oregon campus (go Ducks!), have lunch with Bryan's other set of grandparents who were still living in Oregon at the time, and then stop at a couple of wineries. When you're in Oregon, drink the wine!
First stop was the Ducks campus.
Then we made our way to a little park in the city where we could just hang out for a few minutes. And hand out with the ducks, ha! Plenty of them to go around in town. :)
After lunch with his grandparents, we wanted to try some wineries in Eugene. We googled two and they could not have been more different, yet more perfect. First up was, Noble Estate. What was so fun about this winery is that it took us up this winding hill in town, with grapes all around us, we were so confused if we were in the right place. Then boom, turn the corner and there it is. It's a small tasting room with a great patio - and views for days as you can see.
Next stop was King Estate Winery. This was a little bit further south of town, which worked well for our travel plans after. This place is HUGE. And acres and acres of fruit as far as the eye can see. You pull up to this beautiful estate and it looks like something out of the Bachelor. It's stunning. Because we weren't quite expecting that, we showed up in our casual travel clothes and worried they would kick us out - ha! They were so gracious and had great tasting wine. And this winery distributes all over the country. It's been fun to see them in stores, and from time to time I will pick up a bottle when I see it! Check it out if you're every in the neighborhood!
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