Flew to Ashland, OR to examine certain agricultural operations, east of the center of the city.
Flying from Gnoss Field direct on a beautiful summer day was exciting. The Minister of Transportation is also the chief pilot of Tahoma Town. We flew @10500' altitude where the air was calm the entire flight. We bypassed Mt. Shasta, where a few patches of snow remained from last winter's below average snowfall. We skimmed Pilot Knob and made a smoothe landing after an 1hr 40min flight.
The weather for our brief stay was perfect: temps in the 80's with a light breeze. We visited the nearby community of Jacksonville, the 19th century gold rush town w/ a preserved town center that is the envy of many a community.
The inspection included a sampling of local wines, handmade by local vintners, and I must say, their expertise is to be complimented. Oregon winemakers have made great strides, and the Ashland product is terrific. We tasted temperanillo, sauvignon blanc, and viognier. Sitting under an arbor, discussing methods and styles was most rewarding. My staff took copious notes and we'll make a complete report of our trip in Sept.
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