On a recent trip to the wine country of Franconia, I paid visits to two villages with wineries. This area of Germany is spangled with vineyards. The charmed settings made for pleasured experiences. I could not resist tasting a few bottles of wine. One lead to many more. The hosts took pleasure in the samplings.
Sponsored by #CanonDeu. I used the Canon SX740HS camera to record the journey.
Galeries Lafayette Berlin is having a bit of a celebration and all are invited, Festival of Wines. Harvest season ended recently, that means a lot of bottles to open. The French department in Berlin’s Mitte district is holding a festival. A great selection of reds, whites and sparkling were placed on the basement floor. Having a weakness for Bordeaux, I got two bottles.
If you happen to be in the German Capital City this October, drop by to get a bottle or two. The Festival ends October 31st.
A small village in Lower Franconia offering enchanting views and pleasant hikes. After all of this, a bit of wine tasting to top off a good day.
When thinking of wine tasting, what comes to mind? Romance and sophistication enters the head. In the town of Ipsheim, Franconia, the occasion was more real. A local feel, sitting around a kitchen table with a Lazy Susan in the middle. As we were trying one bottle after another, more people came in, sat down to join. It was as if we were all friends meeting again after a long separation.
Over a few October days I wondered the Wine Country Franconia during some wine tasting while also enjoying the views.
I must admit, after tasting severals different wines, walking is the vineyards is not as easy as it looks.
I visited Volkach on a late Saturday. Another wine country town situated above the Main River in the Franconia Region of Bavaria. A charming square in the centre, a high tower gate on the main street was picture perfect. I visited the 8.700 habitants municipality on a late Saturday afternoon. Being in the wine growing area, Volkach teems with local wine bars.
The charming area around Nordheim. The small Franconia village offers wine tasting front and centre. But that isn’t all-hiking, biking, swimming, and scenic views come with the local destination.
The Scenic Path
A staycation this Easter 21, a trip to Wine Country Germany. No tasting this year but we managed to get a picnic with some great landscape views.
There is always time for a Sparking Moment in Milan during Fashion Week.
There are seven reasons.
Black and Paper recommends these cocktail recipes:
Mimosa
Champagne + Orange Juice
Bellini
Champagne + Peach Juice
Pomegranate Mimosa
Champagne + Pomegranate Juice
Lemonade Mimosa
Champagne + Lemonade
Sorbet Float
Champagne + Sorbet
Strawberry Bellini
Champagne + Strawberry
Sparkling Julep
Champagne + Mint + Tea Spoon of Sugar
Use Veuve Clicquot or a Sparkling Wine. Cheers!