1st Edition of Autumn Raves

Fall is in the air and it is so lovely.  I just love the rich palette of golds, greens, reds, and browns against a crisp blue sky.  So it made perfect sense to spend last couple of days out and about.  Here is a quick recap of our 1st Autumn Raves.

Chrysalis Vineyards, Middleburg, VA (http://www.chrysaliswine.com/)
Raves:  great wine (although a bit overpriced), outdoor community grills, live music, breathtaking views.
Rants:  wine prices - we thought that $37 for a table wine was a bit over the top, porter potties - again at $37 for a table wine they could splurge on a nicer version of a public restroom.

My apologies for the Packing Tape Pipe sculpture in the background (this was our 2nd vineyard...)

Quattro Goomba's Winery, Aldie VA (http://www.goombawine.com/)
Rave:  QGW Frappe Vino, although the Hubbs does not approve, I absolutely loved the idea of a frozen wine cocktail, it's refreshing and a great alternative to a sangria, Quattro the Pizza Shop, a real restroom.
Rant:  wine, it was terrible, I think it only works for the Frappe mix and to prove my theory, the Featured Staff Favorite was a Sonoma Cabernet... The place is small, with limited seating and parking, and did I mention that they have an actual restroom :)

Frappe Vino Mix to take home

Staff Favorite and my special napkins

And now to a more child friendly review, Homestead Farm, Poolesville MD (http://www.homestead-farm.net/)
Rave:  nice apple orchard that offers a good variety of apples along with other produce, live animals, outdoor sinks with soap (for after you try to feed the goat), a good size produce store, and a very nice pick your own flower patch.
Rant:  a bit pricey on the caramel apples ($3.50/pop), soap dispensers were out of soap, and slim pickings as far as staff on hand.

HAPPY FALL TO EVERYONE!