Lunch paired with wines, from Bluebird Hill Cellars, Brigadoon and Iris Vineyards at Oregon's Cottage Grove’s Covered Bridge was pure joy. We enjoyed a most fabulous lunch in downtown Cottage Grove at an historic covered bridge, the only remaining covered railroad bridge west of the Mississippi. Cottage Grove is a small town in Lane County, located on the Row River, and near the Umpqua National Forest. Spaswinefood welcomed the opportunity to visit Cottage Grove’s Covered Bridge on our Wine Media Conference #WMC21 South Willamette Valley post-conference excursion. We were about to discover South Willamette Valley Wine Country at its best!
Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge, Cottage Grove, Oregon © Spaswinefood
Let's Tour South Willamette Valley Wine Country
From Eugene the bus continue onto the Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge in Cottage Grove, Oregon. We had come to explore the South Willamette, home to wineries and vineyards that surround Eugene. That day we were introduced to three of those wineries over lunch.
Lunch at the Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge
We were welcomed with a refreshing glass of Iris Vineyards, Brut Blanc de Noirs 2018.
Indeed, we ate a most delightful lunch, paired with wines from Bluebird Hill Cellars, Brigadoon, and Iris Vineyards, on the only remaining covered railroad bridge west of the Mississippi. The Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge constructed in 1925, was moved and restored in 2011. Looking at the amazing intricate metal work inside the bridge even tells more of the story. What a stunning setting for lunch!
Ready for Lunch, Chambers Railroad Covered Bridge © Spaswinefood
Not only was it the most fabulous lunch with great wines, but also the hospitality was amazing!
Lunching in style, with great food and wines was a first class wine country experience.
Edible Flowers by Long Table Farm © Spaswinefood
Let's take a look at the Pinot Noir wines we were served while gathered around the table.
Waiting to Pour Iris Vineyards, Pinot Noir © Spaswinefood
What a wonderful introduction to these South Willamette Valley wines it was!
Thanks for the Memories
Before leaving we thanked the host wineries.
After being spoiled at lunch our South Willamette Valley vine-filled explorations continued. Again, I would like to thank our winery hosts for the most fabulous lunch.
Sue Shay | info@bluebirdhillcellars.wine
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Twitter | @BBHAlpine
Matt Shown | matt@brigadoonwineco.com
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David Cordtz | dcordtz@irisvineyards.com
Instagram | @irisvineyards
Twitter | @irisvineyards
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