Showing posts with label Wine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wine. Show all posts

February 17, 2016

Dogs and Wine come together

On a recent trip to Canada we came across a fellow selling used wine barrels.
We stopped and inquired and $150.00 later we were on our way with our new/old
wine barrel.  DIY plans will eventually be revealed.
Ideas aplenty have crossed our minds, but then we came across this dog house.
hmmmmm....
It is a little more special than our barrel being that it's a 'French' barrel.

April 28, 2015

Rock Bridge Vineyard, Raphine, VA

Rock Bridge Vineyards
What do you do when traveling and have some free time on your hands?
Look for a quaint winery or rockin brewery!
On a recent trip we came across this farm winery in early Spring.
It was a cool day outside but after a long cold Winter any semi-nice day 
you can find is worth being outdoors.  
Three favorite things wrap up this picture...
-silos
-vineyards
-adirondack chairs

April 18, 2015

Striper the Goat at Moon Dance Winery

Meet Striper
I had the joy of bottle feeding Stiper recently at Moon Dancer Winery.
He was rescued by our winer pourer recently and was a friendly little guy.
Everyone who arrived at the winery was anxious to say hello!

December 14, 2014

Juniata Valley Winery and Wilson House Bed and Breakfast

Juniata Valley Winery and Wilson House Bed and Breakfast
On a cold but beautiful Fall day some friends and I discovered this quaint new winery.
We were granted a tour of the bed and breakfast to our surprise.

Fall has quickly faded from its beautiful colors.

November 13, 2014

Seneca Lake at Finger Lakes Wineries and More

Wine?
Just when you get your fill of wine other options come into view.
Seneca Lake Distillery offers vodka, brandy, whiskey and gin.
Of course you can do a tasting but beware of the kick!

A musical instrument?
Just part of the still.

Wall wine art at JR Dill Winery

Award winners at Hazlitt Winery

Rasta Ranch
Don't be an outside judger!
Enter and find the unusual and extraordinary trinkets along with some tasty wine!

Rasta Ranch greeter

Rasta Rance lighting

November 11, 2014

Seneca Lake ~ Miles Winery ~ Finger Lakes

Miles Winery
My favorite winery around Seneca Lake because of the building!
A Greek Revival home which would be a perfect place for a wedding or a 
romantic get away!

Grab a bottle of wine and some cheese and crackers and head to the picnic table!

Enjoy the views across the lake.

Not relaxed yet?
Head down to the lake a listen to the water lapping with the warm sun warming you!

Sun too warm? Head back up the hill under the trees!

Ahhhh, shade!


November 10, 2014

Seneca Lake Wineries and Scenery ~ Finger Lakes ~ New York

Zugibe Winery

Fox Run

Earle Estates and Meadery
What is a meadowy?
Wines made with honey!

Glenora Winery

Views of Seneca Lake at Glenora Winery 
Breathtaking even in early spring!

November 9, 2014

Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes ~ Grand Buildings

A barn is a grand building so the title suggests...
I captured this little gem through the car window.  The red barns around Seneca Lake
are a step back in time.  I'm glad to see that for the most part they are still 
used and given care.

A Church is alway a grand building no matter how big or how small.
I'm sure at one time this was a holy place to worship.
Being I'm a small country Church person I have a soft spot for these places.
Can you imagine what all these older places of worship would look like
if we stayed dedicated?  What happens to move out?  Bigger?  Better?
Anyways this place is 'For Rent'.  
I pray it finds a new embrace for the glory of God.

This silo has lost its top!!
I wonder what the story is?

Most would agree this is defiantly a grand building along Seneca Lake.
This is Rose Hill Mansion.
Unfortunately we missed out on touring this gothic revival home. It was closed the day
we visited but it's on my list for a return visit!

Of course we came upon another grand building on the opposite side of the lake from Rose Hill.
This is Belhurst Castle.
You can spend the night, enjoy the spa and taste their wines while enjoying the beautiful 
views of the lake

The red barns certainly are grand is this part of the country!

See what the rest of the world is up to!

November 7, 2014

Seneca Lake Winery at The Finger Lakes ~ Three Brothers

My First Finger Lakes Winery
at Seneca Lake
Three Brothers Winery offered quite the assortment of wine and brew!
It consists of
1. Stoney Lonesome a more elegant atmosphere with a great Gewürztraminer !
2. Bagg Dare that offers some namely wines for the red neck in us!
3. Passion Feet that as some sweet picks and a great wine slushie!
4. War Horse Brewery for all those that claim they aren't wine people!

I think this guy flew in for a pint!

The entrance to Bagg Dare's winery.  
Follow the trail littered with a back in time feel.

Someone got lost and stayed at the winery!
My husband wanted to take this truck home and bring it back to life.

The Red Neck pond.
Sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the views.

Hungry.
That's covered here!

This is the original winery location.
The beginning so to speak.
What this offered was a beautiful view of Seneca Lake~

October 25, 2014

New York - Orange County Wine

Palaia Vineyards and winery
I love the use of old buildings!

Applewood Orchards Winery
This was a well hidden little winery with lots of charm.
We were lucky enough to enjoy lunch and a concert here!

An explosion of color at the Applewood Orchards Winery


These barrels were more than large!

Stocked and ready for bottling at The Brotherhood winery.

October 13, 2014

Brotherhood Winery, America's Oldest!

175 years to perfect those grapes!

All the work was done underground.  

Plenty of tasting bars for all.

Come below for a great wine tour!

December 21, 2013

Pinnacle Ridge Winery - Kutztown, PA

It was time to pick pick PICK!!
Vino!
Wine!
Our favorite pass time is checking out the local wineries.
Pennsylvania is continually growing in award winning wines. Pinnacle offers up
many great choices

Pinnacle Ridge offers great wine, a beautiful Hex barn, 
inside ambiance and outside charm!

Don't be fooled by a small appearance.
The wine makes up for it!

The quaint corn bin works great as a firewood storage place too!

September 27, 2013

Grape Time

It's that time of year!
Pick Them
Stomp Them
Bottle Them Up!