Linden Vineyards sits atop a hill with a beautiful view of the surrounding wooded terrain. The day was cool, overcast, and misty, but the view was nevertheless spectacular.
On arrival, we each received a glass and a program describing the various wines to be sampled...
Thus equipped, we went down to the cellars to begin the four-barrel tasting event. There were enough barrels to go around...here are a few.
The science of wine-making is fascinating, and we enjoyed the tasting, the commentary, and the opportunity to view the wine-making machinery. I think there's a certain amount of tongue-in-cheek humor that goes into the process...
After sampling the four barrel vintages (new wines) and a few newer vintages in the cellar, we moved upstairs to sample some other wines and enjoy a small wine-and-cheese lunch. Agnes and Nadja were clearly enjoying themselves...
After lunch and (of course) purchasing a few bottles to take home, we took the opportunity to take some pictures in the beautiful landscape. I considered PhotoShopping the gray out of my hair, but I guess it sort of makes me look distinguished...
Ben needed to get into some of the pictures, too...although he rather misjudged the drop-off behind the rocks...
But now, sadly, it's time to go to work.
Sigh.
Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.
Bilbo
2 comments:
WOW! It looked beautiful there and it sounds like a great way to spend your day. I wouldn't mind a day sampling wines :)
I LOVE that photo about the diving LOL!
Yes, we all say distinguished when the grey starts showing.
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