I hope you enjoy the first in what will be a weekly tradition. Though this time I went it alone, there will be many upcoming summer days where friends will be involved, so be sure to stay tuned :)
The Finger Lakes is home to three different wine trails, Seneca being the largest with 35 member wineries.
And this is where I shall begin this new series starting with:
Lamoreaux Landing Winery and Vineyards
To learn more about this particular winery check out: https://lamoreauxwine.com/ABOUT-US
I was initially concerned that I hadn't picked the ideal day for this since a storm was coming in as I drove...but instead the skies were fantastic, ominous and beautiful. Particularly as the sun was still out, shining through these dark clouds, making some of the photos almost surrealistic.
One of the best things about the Finger Lakes wine trails, particularly Seneca, is the amazing views of the lake you are treated to as you enjoy a tasting or a glass of wine. In particular the wineries located on the 'lake side of the street', as a number of these have balconies to truly capture magnificent landscapes.
I kept expecting the sky to open up and the rains to come pouring down, but it held off...what a sky, am I right?
I enjoyed one tasting while I was here, a Moscato which was very light and sweet, since I came alone this time and therefore had to drive myself home. Truthfully though, Lamoreaux tends to have far drier wines than I prefer. Though I no longer have quite the immature palette I once did, I still prefer at least a hint of sweetness. I find many semi-dry wines to be quite good as long as there is plenty of fruity afternotes.
This sky, all I can say is WOW.
I have to admit I often choose a time when I know it will not be crowded (though I have no way of knowing it will actually be deserted). I feel there's a time and place for photos featuring a number of faces, and otherwise it's nice to get unobstructed views.
Did you have a favorite among the photos? If so I would love it if you let me know inside the comment section :)
To learn more about Finger Lakes Wine Country, check out: http://www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com/wine-food/wine-trails/
It would not be an alcohol related post without a little music. For this one I chose the first video my brother created and uploaded to Youtube. It is not live, rather a photo journey, you'll see pictures of himself, his wife, and at the very end a group of our crazy friends.
His original song Getaway is perfect to start any party:
