https://meanderingpassage.com//wp-content/uploads/images/2021/07/EBM-20210717130714-1.jpg Hosta plants at the entrance to the lodge, Sanders Ridge Vineyard & Winery, Booneville, NC, located on a 179-year-old family farm consists of an old-growth forest, creeks, lakes, open fields, and a 15-acre vineyard. After a Saturday morning trip to the local farmers market for wonderful tomatoes and squash, we drove to the Yadkin…
The mystique and attraction of wine and wine tasting extends beyond the bouquet and taste of wine. The history of winemaking, the acquisition of skills for judging wines, and the casual intimate social experience all contribute to it’s overall appeal. When these factors come together wine tasting can be an enjoyable social experience even for those, who like me, are trivial wine drinkers.
People travel to Italy for no other reason then to visit the Tuscany (Tuscana) region, of which Florence is the capital. It’s a region known for its gorgeous landscapes, its rich artistic legacy and its influence on high culture. Movies have been made about it and you often hear how beautiful and relaxing the life-style it is.
