Then I took her (and the kids) out to North Gate Winery in Purcellville. My wife mistakenly took a tasting glass for me, but I couldn't partake as I was packing. So she had my share, and then tasted some more. She was pretty happy, all before noon. We ended up bringing home 5 bottles of wine. Two of the bottles were the new Petit Verdot, which North Gate won awards for the last time they bottled it. I highly recommend North Gate wines.
We stopped for a late lunch at Magnolia's at the Mill in "downtown" Purcellville. They had brick oven pizzas and I got a burger. Good stuff. On our way out of town, I did think about stopping by Purcell Guns but the store was closed. Seriously, nobody was buying guns for their dear Mums on Mother's Day?
Sounds like a great way to spend a day!
ReplyDeleteI love wine tasting. It is one one things I miss about my old life...can't do it cuz I always have a gun on. We lived in California for years and were very spoiled by all of the wineries there.
Well, had it been just me and the wife, I probably would have forgone the pistola and broken bread with wine. But with kids, somebody has to watch them...so.
DeleteLoundon County has a ton of wineries. Check them out. Start with North Gate.
Pity you missed out on Purcellville Guns. It's a small shop, but it's packed full of nifty historical and tactical stuff.
ReplyDeleteMagnolia's at the Mill is always a winner though.
Yeah. I bought my Mini-14 there a couple of years ago. Lots and lots of stuff crammed into that store. But the owner does have an attitude... not the place I'd send a newbie to.
DeleteI never make it further than Hillsborough Winery - the view is just too gorgeous and I really like their wines. Magnolias is top notch. I think Purcellville Guns is closed on Sundays in general.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try it out sometime. Though I have to admit my bias toward North Gate as I use to work with the owner.
Delete