It's been many moons since I posted about one of my favorite activities in the Finger Lakes, and since Fall has finally arrived it seemed the perfect time to resume my trek along the wine trails with Mama Dreemit.
It was a bit of a dreary day- what better time to lift our spirits with a little wine? Soon the leaves will be putting on their colorful gowns and I'll be sure to capture some beautiful scenery and sunshine, but I have to say that the clouds were pretty freaking cool-
I love how the sun peeked out just enough to reflect gold off the bushes.
And how the sky added to the All Hallow's Eve decor.
In the summer I like to play 'spot the tourist', but as the school year commences the crowd thins and I generally see more of the local populace.
It's a really appealing set up in here. Wineries in this area have a gift shop feel to them, but not in an overpriced negative way. It's more that you get a sense of being on vacation every time you go.
Did I mention the All Hallow's feel apparently includes ghosts?
Spooky ;)
Shaking it off... Oh look Bistro! There is something lovely about the word 'Bistro'.
It tends to inspire images of gourmet food to dance through my head.
Despite the greyness of the day, the beautiful temperature had us choosing the outside deck with it's lovely view of the vineyard- and usually a spectacular view of the lake. But water reflects sky so grey it is.
And of course since I intended to make this post, we got to behave like tourists and take pictures with 'Thirsty'.
Isn't Mama Dreemit lovely and cute?
Though I have no photo evidence, we did eat and drink! A veggie wrap filled with local produce and wine sauce for me and a Ham and Gruyere cheese panini for mom with two glasses of their 2016 Vidal Blanc- everything was delicious-- I'm sorry peeps, especially all the foodies out there, but I got distracted and completely forgot to take pictures of it. It won't happen again.
After food we took one last perusal of the place. Mom was particularly enamored with the art they made of their placing ribbons.
All in all I give the Thirsty Owl two thumbs up for great food, great wine, great service (really friendly staff) topped off with a great view. Great Job guys! ;)
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So if you're ever in the Finger Lakes, be sure to check these guys out! https://www.thirstyowl.com/
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