1000 Words – Happy National Wine Day!
Florida Zip Line Adventure Not for the Faint-hearted
On the trail of Florida wine, you may find yourself in downtown Ocala visiting The Corkscrew Winery or Katya Vineyards' tasting room. But, if your soul is seeking outdoor adventure, drive a few miles north of town and try zip lining. I spotted the rack card in my hotel's breakfast room. The Canyons Zip Line,... Continue Reading →
If Disney Did Convenience Stores
TripAdvisor lists it as the number 1 thing to do in Live Oak. The reviews are phenomenal, so, naturally, I had to see what all the buzz was about. I can say this, if Disney did convenience stores, this would be Cinderella's castle. Interstate 10 passes just north of Live Oak and at exit 283 you'll find it,... Continue Reading →
Wine on the Beach
Wine and the beach just go together. Watching a stunning sunset, listening to the sounds of the surf, and sipping some vino with your toes in the sand is a great way to relieve stress. Florida, you'd think, would have a monopoly on beachfront wineries, but that real estate is expensive and not always easy to find. There... Continue Reading →
“You Can Make Wine Out of Anything”
When I was researching Carolina Wine Country The Complete Guide back in the last century, one of the winemakers made the statement, "you can make wine out of anything." He was illustrating the fact that, although most of our wine experience is with European varietal grapes, humans throughout history have made wine from a lot of... Continue Reading →
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