Day Trips
After ordering our caramel apple lattes, we put
the sofa to good use, chatting while looking at
the menu.
To our delight, the choices included sandwiches
with fresh mozzarella, pesto and tomato!
BACK TO BUSINESS
We finally headed back to the winery, parking
the car and walking up the rugged stone stairs
built into a big hill.
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HERE’S THE SCOOP
Our trip took place in late October on a Saturday. We
arrived just after 11:00 am. It seemed a little too early
to sample wine, so we drove into downtown Prairie Du
Sac, which is quaint with beautiful antique streetlights.
WALKING ON AIR
It did not take us long to find the perfect place for lunch,
selecting the Blue Spoon Creamery, a bistro-type
establishment with Tuscan décor.
The second we walked in the door my excitement rose
to cloudy levels – I was so happy I couldn’t see straight.
It took a while for me to settle down and take it all in.
They gave us the opportunity to sit on the terrace, which
overlooks the river. It was a tad chilly so we passed.
Besides, the interior was so beautiful that it
seemed wrong not to be inside enjoying it.
We happened to notice a wrought iron spiral staircase.
Curious as to where it led, we ascended it to the loft
above. We immediately knew where we would be
spending the next couple of hours.
The stairs led to a path that reminded me of a fairy
tale. The buildings, to which the path led us,
reinforced that feeling.
The setting reminded me of Giverny, a tiny, rustic
village I visited in Normandy, France where Claude
Monet lived and painted many of his fine works
of art.
We watched a brief video in a building that
resembled a barn, sitting on benches similar
to church pews, which rested on richly dark
hardwood floors.
KNOWLEDGE
We learned a lot about the property’s history
along with interesting facts about the various types
of grapes. Most are winter hardy French-American
hybrids, but the main grape is a very reliable and
versatile Marechal Foch.
We toured the fermentation hall and barrel aging
room where we were educated all about the wine
making process.
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A cozy sofa sat up in the loft, accented with a coffee
table and books. Ann Marie said it reminded her
of Central Perk on the TV series, Friends.
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