Linville Falls Winery

“The Mad Hatter: “Would you like some wine?”
Alice: “Yes…”
The Mad Hatter: “We haven’t any and you’re too young.”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

Last weekend, my dear friend, Jennifer, asked if I would like to join her for the Grape Stomp at Linville Falls Winery.  A vision of Lucille Ball stomping grapes was the first thing to enter my head.  Of course I would love to go to a wine stomp!

The weather was absolutely perfect for a day at the picturesque winery.

Although I envisioned taking pictures of others stomping grapes, I did not realize I would get the opportunity to stomp on them myself.  Taking my camera with me was  not the best of plans as it was a bit slippery in there.  The camera and I did manage to make it out without incident.  Thanks, Jennifer, for the picture!

People of all ages were eager to stomp grapes.

After stomping grapes and getting our t-shirts to prove it, we began to explore the winery.

There was something begging to be photographed at every turn!

Jennifer and I ended up spending much of the afternoon at the winery.  It was such a festive atmosphere!  It was such an enjoyable way to spend a beautiful day on the last weekend of summer.

As we were getting ready to leave the winery, I had to make one last photograph when I saw the light streaming into this barn.

The Linville Falls Winery opened its doors in 2012.  Jack Wisemen, the owner, followed his dreams to create the winery.  You can read a bit about his story here.

It was my first visit to Linville Falls Winery, but it won’t be my last.  Perhaps you, too, will get a chance to visit this beautiful place.