Bottle Of Wine, Fruit Of The Vine.....

  We spent some time with family and friends
at Lake Seneca this weekend.
   As you may know, this is "Wine Country."
   Given that fact we joined in a couple
obligatory visits to some wineries for just a
"sip" of their latest offerings.
    Nearly all of the places charge a couple of
bucks to sample a few of their wines. You could
look at it as a down payment since the "cover
charge" is returned to you when you purchase
a bottle of wine. We apparently looked so
thirsty we never even had to fork out the
sampling fee!
    The problem, for those who like wine, is
they all taste pretty good! So, chances are,
you'll probably end up buying a couple of
bottles. Then you learn there's a discount if
you actually buy a case. We got the discount!
    But we're strictly amateurs!
    Some people visit a dozen or so wineries
a day. They come in car caravans, buses, and
limousines.
    Many buy several cases. I'm surprised they
just don't go for the oak barrels you see around
the places!
    I have to wonder if the New York State or
local police ever thought about setting up a
DUI Checkpoint on the highways around
this lake? They might be able to lower local
taxes!
    Our wine should last until they've grown
a whole new crop of grapes next season. For
the moment I'm sticking with the 'Hard Stuff!"
    I'm on my 4th Diet soda of the day!
    Hope you've got a cork screw ready just
in case and that all your NEWS is good!