Franklin | Wolf Vineyards | TV chef

Benjamin Franklin is supposed to have said that "Wine is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."

And that's without ever having tasted a bottle from Stone Wolf Vineyards.

The McMinnville, Ore., vineyard has been providing constant proof that God loves us since 1998, racking up awards from such experts as the National Women's Wine Competition, Wines of the World and the Northwest Wine Summit. TV chef Rachel Ray honored the Stone Wolf pinot gris by declaring it one of her "Favorite Brands."

The vineyards are an easy hour's drive from Portland, which AA.com can help you get you to. Take a wine trip, and see for yourself how right Ben Franklin was.