A Day of Options near the Coast

The drive to Windy Oaks Estate was lush and green on this day of September 9^th, 2020. Heading from the east, the road bends to the south before taking a right turn onto the estate. The dirt road that leads upwards to the estate also winds and sharp turns are guarded by a blind spot mirror. Parking was easy and I was happy to stretch my legs though the heat was elevated. The attendant was friendly and offered seating and a glass, which began the wine tasting.

I tried five wines, four of which were listed, one was complementary. The “2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Barrel Fermented,” along with the other four wines were complex and interesting. I enjoyed myself. I would described the wines as having a milky texture but with a citrus smell and flavor, which is how I like to drink white wine. I would describe red wines as have the texture of half and half but with a berry smell and flavor.

I walked the vineyard with my partner and we enjoyed the hot day surrounded by such ambiance. The winery was fun and I would recommend Windy Oaks Estate to anyone who wanted friendly staff and a tasteful experience trying wine inland from the coast.

While heading home, my partner and I decided to stop and get some fresh fruit and vegetables from an outdoor market in order to think about the coast and the winery as having been well-paired. Like the wine tasting, I took a moment to think about my life and which parts I would remember most due to the choices that I have made recently at day’s closure.