"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world"
-Ernest Hemingway
Celebrating a late Valentine's Day, J and I ventured out to the local wine area - Fairplay. The sky was blue, the air crisp, and the wines all red in their brilliance.
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| Winery Road |
Often alone of the winery roads, we were free to take in nature's beauty. One of our first stops was to a newer winery, Saluti Cellars. Although they are off the beaten path, they're well worth a visit. They offer some of the most beautiful grounds in the area. In addition to an exquisite tasting room and wine cave, Saluti has a bed and breakfast cottage that is breathtaking. We plan to go back in the summer to enjoy live music and perhaps play some bocce ball.
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| Saluti grounds |
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| Saluti Pond |
After Saluti, we stopped at one of our favorite local wineries; MV. In our opinion, MV has by far the best reds in the area. Our favorite of the day was the 2008 Syrah Reserve.
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| Simply Divine! |
The deep ruby red color is enhanced by the aromatic flavors of licorice, vanilla, and berries. It finishes with a warm carmel and cherry taste.
While MV's tasting room is understated and small, you will not be disappointed with their vast array of bold reds.
One of our last stops of the day was to a new winery, Skinner Vineyards. Skinner is located on gorgeous property and their tasting room is reminiscent of a winter lodge. We had our picnic lunch overlooking the valley. Their patio will be a popular spot in warmer months.
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| View from Skinner |
We had a wonderful day and look forward to our next wine tasting outing.
We are fortunate to live close to such phenomenal wine areas.
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| Old Vine Zin |
Until next time... And remember...
Life's too short, to drink bad wine.
