Travel writers George and Ninette Medovoy (PostCardsForYou.com) are in Seattle as guests of the Pan Pacific Hotel and wanted to see some of the "outer" areas. One of their specialties is "wine" and they wanted to visit the Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery. (above at the Bloedel Reserve)
I arranged a day to accommodate their request to return on the 3:50 ferry to attend a reception at the Pan Pacific this evening.
10:10 - I picked them up at the Bainbridge Island ferry and we toured Winslow before heading to the Bloedel Reserve.
It was raining almost the entire walk but we did the full tour, spent some time in the Visitor Center where we conveniently met the Executive Director Mr. Brown who offered pictures for their articles, and then continued the walk back to our car. We spent about an hour and a half, a little shorter than recommended, but we didn't rush, just didn't make many stops.
The swan, below, was along the path, keeping warm and out of the rain.
Next, the scenic drive across the Agate Pass Bridge, a quick glimpse of the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort Hotel, continuing along Lemolo and into Poulsbo for lunch at Mor Mor Bistro & Bar - wonderful as always.
A quick driving tour of Poulsbo and then our primary destination: Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery on Day Road, Bainbridge Island.
We got a walking tour from Gerard Bentryn, and then enjoyed a wine tasting with both Gerard and Jo Ann Bentryn. (above)
Rather than try and explain the connection the Bentryns have with the land and their philosophy on growing wine, I am including their moto above and a link to their website: http://www.bainbridgevineyards.com/.
This was a good tour and with the addition of a bakery and coffee stop in Winslow, a more leisurely stroll though the Bloedel Reserve, and some shopping Poulsbo it would be a full day tour or a good start on a weekend visit to Kitsap.
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