While we were a bit anti-Pinot upon first moving to Oregon, we are still discovering little wine towns that exceed our expectations. We spent a lovely Sunday afternoon in Carlton, OR in early September. Great Pinot Noirs as well as varietals from Southern Oregon that were the topic of conversation all day. The heat was still present, but the first apples were starting to fall from the trees.
After a few wine tastings we wondered into The Horse Radish (mostly because of it's great name). A cute little wine and cheese bar turned restaurant. Most of their offerings came locally from Northwest growers and dairy farms. What a perfect little hide-away of a deli. The out-door seating sealed the deal.
