When in California, do as the Californians do...? Right? Go to a winery? I thought, what better way to jump start 22 than go to a wine tasting! It was a gorgeous day outside, beautiful drive, and we had so much fun! I found a groupon for Winery By the Creek, so that's where we went. It could have been called Winery In The Middle of Nowhere. haha Seriously, if we had been traveling in the dark along this small windy road, it would have been the perfect location for a horror movie. However, because it was a perfect, gorgeous drive into the mountains, everything was glorious!
We arrived at the winery and were taken to this really neat cavelike tasting room, full of set tables and barrels. The flight of 6 wines were paired with fine, fancy cheeses, and a piece of chocolate. Both were to be consumed clockwise. The man leading us in the tasting was the owner and founder of the winery, so he really knew what he was talking about! Before sampling every glass, we would hold it up to the light, check the red for brilliance, get a good three or so whiffs of the wine, then finally drink! Along the way everyone would tell stories and after it was over we went to a pub next door for pizza and macaroni! It was a fabulous end to a perfect birthday!
Sammie, you looked gorgeous in the pics. Wish I was there to help you celebrate. When I visit, we must return to the Winery :) Love, Mom
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