In The Seattle Times today, I was delighted to see a column entitled, "Winery fans toast top choices for tours".

Readers describe their best experiences touring wine country in the Pacific Northwest, with most of the favorites located in Washington state. I am excited to hear these stories, as they provide a good list of places to visit in the coming months.

What struck me the most in reading this list was the emphasis folks placed on the quality of staff, service, and setting.

The quality of wine certainly counts for a lot in one's experience, but most folks on this list described their favorites in terms of the people they encountered, the welcome they received, and the atmosphere surrounding them. These are the same things I look for when reviewing a winery, along with a focus on stories shared during my visit.

After reading the list of favorites in The Seattle Times, I was hoping you might be willing to share your best experiences touring Washington and Oregon wine country.

So, what wineries do you enjoy visiting?

Which wineries have connected you to the who, what and where of their wines?

How did the people at the winery make your experience enjoyable?

What was unique about the winery's setting?

You can use the comment form below to share your list of favorites and please remember to tell us why your experience was unique. I look forward to hearing your stories visiting wine country in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks in advance for sharing your favorites!