Here's where we're hanging out these days......

It's a little vineyard not far from our home.  It's called Naches Heights Vineyard, NHV.  They have a lovely tasting room and beautiful grounds that are just wonderful for spending our leisure time. 

We've been going out on Friday nights when they have some live music and, of course, great wine.  We are actually members of the wine club and are so enjoying their new release "The Carmen".  It's a blend of two grapes.  56% Tempranillo, arguably the most famous of Spain's native grapes, is a vibrant, aromatic varietal that offers spicy, red fruit aromas and flavors. The grape's name translates to "little early one," a moniker that references fruit's early ripening tendency-- Tempranillo thrives even with a short growing season.  The Carmen is also 44% Monastrell which is the spanish name of a grape variety known in France as Mourvèdre.  Mourvèdre grows in Rhone, Languedoc Roussillon and mostly in Provence. Basically Mourvèdre is cultivated in the french wine regions on the border of the Mediterranean Sea. Mourvèdre needs a long summer and a lot of sun.

The flavor is very unique and so worth trying.  You'll love it!
 
Below is the link to the website for Naches Heights Vineyard.  Enjoy!

http://www.nachesheights.com/

Happy Autumn Equinox!! Love this time of year.

Summer is in the rear-view mirror. There's a chill in the air. And it's time to start thinking about firewood, mittens, apple cider and Halloween costumes.  Fall is here!!

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-autumn-equinox-first-day-of-fall-20120922,0,2968313.story

Weekend with Jackie, Jake & Kaylyn

We had a such a nice weekend with my youngest daughter, Jackie and her husband Jake and their darling daughter, Kaylyn.  She is almost 2 years old.  Her birthday is October 13th.  She is such a sweet, adorable little girl.  She's really smart too.  Really observant, picks up everything you say.  We had been talking about her daddy going fishing with her grandpa and when we went over to visit Great Grandma she asked Kaylyn where her daddy was and she spoke up so plainly he was fishin.  Was amazing she even picked that up.  She talks in sentences and is just a little jabberbox.  She is very busy, a typical 2 year old, short attention span.  Keeps her mommy and daddy on their toes that's for sure.   It was so great to spend them with them and get to know Kaylyn a little better.  Just love her so much. 

Happy 1st day of September 2012!!

Here we are already the first of September.  Where did the summer go?  Just a few more weeks and it will be Fall.  My favorite time of the year!

The warm sunny days and cool nights, allowing the leaves to turn beautiful shades of autumn, falling beneath our feet.  Walks with the crackle of leaves under foot and the crisp cool air telling us winter is near.  Soon the beautiful snow will appear.  Kinda sounds like it could be a poem.  I'm not a poet for sure but so enjoy this time of year. 

Every season has it's own beauty, only if we slow down enough to enjoy it.

Happy September everyone!!