Kathiey's World

I had the exciting opportunity to visit Gregory Vineyards in Angier North Carolina with several other wine-loving buddies.  What a beautiful location.  Join me as I revisit the event. Quotes from their website: "Escape to a quiet country setting and enjoy a picturesque view of rolling hills,  vineyards, and spring fed lakes" "Gregory Vineyards features lakefront Vineyards, a Winery, Distillery, Tasting Room, and Lane’s Seafood and Steak House. Learn the art of making Wine, Moonshine, Brandy, and Fortified Wines. Enjoy award winning Unfortified Wines and Fortified Wines. Relax by the fireplace, front porch or have a delicious meal." When we arrived, they had a lovely meal prepared for us.  We enjoyed this yummy lunch along with a tasting of the Gregory Vineyard wines. My favorite wine of the tasting was the Bald Eagle.  I did try one of their Brandy Wines.  I had the Fearless Brandy Wine because that is what I want to believe that I am:-...

Several weeks ago, (Update: back in 2010) , Joe and I decided to head to the mountains for our 34th wedding anniversary.   (Update: He left me at year 37 so he is no longer in the picture.) We love the Blowing Rock area, so we decided to head up there and do a bit of hiking off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Someone at work suggested that on our way we stop off at the Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery . She said it was not far off the highway and the wine was excellent and the setting beautiful.  So I found it online, plotted our course and off we went....... Nice welcoming entry.  I thought I was in Europe. Let's go in for a tasting... Click here for info and pricing of their wine tastings. Wine is a relatively new experience for me.  I have only been enjoying wine for the last few years.  You could say I was a late bloomer. I thought most of the wines at Raffaldini were lovely.  I usually shy away from the reds; I find them bitter, to...