I had a vacation in the Eugene Oregon area for wee...

I had a vacation in the Eugene Oregon area for week and when I heard King's Estate, one of my favorite wineries, was it within driving distance I couldn't wait to go. It delivered on all accounts! The view, the grounds and the scenery were absolutely stunning. The wine tasting was a fantastic experience. Our wine educator Eric was very approachable an knowledgable about the wine, the winery and Willamette Valley. There is so much to know and learn and he helped us navigate it all without making it boring or overwhelming. We are seated immediately and tended to by the staff throughout our entire meal. Johnathan (pronounced Yon-ah-thin) kept our water glasses full, brought and kept our breadbasket full of delicious estate made bread and was just very pleasant to be around. He really seemed to enjoy his job and be happy about life. The food was world class. I've eaten in all kinds of restaurants from hole in the wall mom and pops to 2 star Michelin. The food was incredible! From taste to presentation, it was amazing. We had Dungeness crab cakes that looked and tasted fresh, full of crab meat and crisp on the outside but delicate on the inside. We also had a dozen oysters that kitchen split for my husband and I to share. They were a juce size for Pacific oysters and delicious. I love Caesar salad and the one served at Kings Estate is my absolute favorite. Our entrees were amazing. Eric suggested the halibut and scallops and we are so glad we tried them. The scallops and halibut were cooked perfectly. Not too dry or underdone. The accompaniments really highlighted the protein making the dishes balanced. The icing on the cake was our view from our outside table. I highly recommend you sit outside and arrive early as the tables filled up quickly. We had a 5:15 reservation but spent so much time with Eric that we werent ready to be seated until 5:30 which wasnt a problem or poo pooed by the stFf at all. We got a table outside right by the railing so had an obstructed view of the rolling hills showcasing the vines below and surrounding farms. It was stunning!