Thirsty Owl

Swedish Hill

Six Mile Creek

Sheldrake Point

Lucas

Long Point

Lakeshore

Knapp

Hosmer

GooseWatch

Cobblestone Farm

Yes I have ugly feet...Earlier this summer we hit up Cobblestone for the Grape Stomping Festival. I was the only brave one to actually stomp - hmm wonder what it tasted like?

Bellwether Hard Cider

So this time around a cat rather than a dog. Cider was remarkably refreshing - not too sweet - nice amount of "bubble" could work very well for a summertime Friday Night Wine Club - I think it was the original that I liked best. Meghan liked her glass.

Americana - Ode to the Cornfritter

3wwc has been to Americana a few times now...So so on the wine - but can't beat the fudge (hooray for samples) and don't even get me started on ode to a cornfritter (yum!)...oh yes hip hip hooray for the Crystal Cafe and the 2 lovely chocolate labs that stare us down while we eat...I may need to start my own Wine Dogs book! Kudos on the young hottie tasting room guy and of course the location relative to Caper Queen's house.

Yeah for Community

Community caper weekend - first off to Syracuse for the Caper Queen's b-day request to go to Harvest Fest at the fairgrounds. So awesome! Then Cayuga Lake Nature Center Pancake Breakfast, quick walk on the trails and some float time in the 60+ degrees on Sunday.

Anyela's Winery Skaneateles Lake

What a GRAPER as Meghan would say...Not a bad drive into Skaneateles for lunch at Blue Water Grill with Chris' sister and friends ( so yummy, especially the baked brie and apples!) then some shopping at the quaint little stores...Colleen got her Krinkels obsession on, Meghan now wants to re-decorate the new house around some fancy dog beds...Hit Anyela's on the way back home. Spectacular tasting room with cathederal ceilings, stunning views of the lake, complimentary cupcakes and oh the wine...5 pours, I went Cayuga White, Pinot Noir, Cab Franc, Noiret, and Overlay - could not have been more pleased! By far one of the best Pinots in NY I say! Walked away with a bottle of the Noiret, the Cornell experimental grape -being green gotta love those hybrids! Adopt a gourde on the way out...only to have it fall overboard!

Six Mile Creek - Grapes, Pates, and is that an offer?

Ah, Six Mile Creek Winery: easily elevated to hidden--and nearby--gem after visiting for the Harvest Festival. Maybe if I'd paid more attention to the view from the tasting room I'd have noticed the landscaping and quaint pond (plus fountain!); however, I actually had to walk down the slope and stand beside said pond before thinking to snap a picture:









After that--or maybe before, my memory cannot be trusted--a hay ride took the Social Capers crew around part of the vineyard. This ride was both surprisingly comfortable and informative--not something I'm accustom to in my extensive hay-riding experience.

While reviewing the pictures at my leisure, I've have discovered what I'll tactfully interpret as a gracious offer to make the hay ride just that much more enjoyable! Thank you ma'am, but no, Meghan has that covered.

That's not really a song...

And by the way, Colleen...just what are you doing to that wine barrel...you are bound to attract goatee/baseball cap guys with that photo.

Folks, here are the pictures she should be posting:


See? She looks nice and normal with an affinity for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic delicacies. And yet she posts the humping-the-wine-barrel photo...

Well that's fine, Colleen, but just so you know, this isn't Big Love and we're not looking for a sister-wife, so you'd better class it up.

In all seriousness, I'd like to take some space to thank our Social Caper Keeper. Miss Colleen is a fine young lady who loves wine and getting out and enjoying all sorts of regional activities. Tirelessly, she arranges itineraries including wine tastings, apple festivals, and brunch cruises. Without her, Chris and I might sleep in more, spend more time with our families, keep up with our chores, etc. However, I now love red wine. So that says it all doesn't it? Thanks Colleen!

Eastside Eastside

"Eastside, Eastside" was the song of the day 10/10....

Casual drive up the eastside of Cayuga (route 90) in search of King Ferry and Long Point Wineries.

Began at Baker's Acres in N. Lansing for Applefest! Yummy cider and doughnuts...

On to the lovely town of Auroa, window shopping at Mackenzie Childs and discovering Bet the Farm (and the hottie pouring the wine)

Long Point had spectacluar views and good sandwiches. Even liked the Merlot.

Less than impressed with King Ferry, not a good vibe

Chris ended the day by floating on Cayuga