Usually I stick with what I know - the Willamette Valley.
I was pleasantly surprised by a few wines yesterday.
Two from Cliff Creek - a 2004 Claret was, well, like a claret! Cabernet Franc definitely present. I liked it.
The one I really liked was the 2004 Syrah from Sam's Valley Vineyard. Excellent.
Also had some Troon Zinfandel. They're in Applegate Valley - down by the Rogue Valley. Man, this was some potent stuff. A very good classic zinfandel. Big. Alcoholic as hell (16%) but not hot at the end. Unfortunately, the price tag is also big - $60.00.