Chateau Morrisette Winery

So I guess when I said I was taking a week vacation I really meant a THREE week vacation. Wow how time flies when you are busy! And let me tell you, I have been one busy little bee. I started my job... And I love it! There is never a dull moment. Although, amidst all the craziness and busy-ness of life I have not forgotten about you nor my blog. I could never do that! After all, you and my blog were what kept me entertained those months I didn't have a job.  I have been taking lots of pictures and still cooking all the time so that when I did get the chance to write I would have plenty to write about. I wanted to pick up where I left off and show you some pictures of mine and Adam's mini staycation. Our first big activity was a trip to Chateau Morrisette Winery. We woke up one morning and hopped on the Blue Ridge Parkway to explore this gem of a vineyard. We first went to their restaurant-- which was absolutely delicious-- and then we took a tour of the winery. The pictures are below:

Adam was a happy man when they brought out his lunch...

a blue cheese wedge...

and buffalo chili. It was soo amazing!

And I was a happy girl when they brought out my favorite dish in the world: beef tips and rice!

And then of course we had to order the dessert trio. Of course.

Pumpkin crumble. OMG.

Vanilla bean creme brulee. OMG.

And flourless chocolate cake. Could it be any more perfect? I think not.

This is the outside of the restaurant.

And this was the winery.

The architecture and the bare wood inside the winery was magnificent. 

Here is a truck loaded down with grapes.

Here is the machine that smashed the grapes to release the juice. They called their grape smashing machines Lucy and Ethel. Get it!

All of their barrels had cute little paw prints on them. The Chateau Morrisette logo is the family's black lab. 

This picture is of the copper counter top where they had their wine tastings. I WANT THIS!

One of the best parts of our trip that day was the drive. The Blue Ridge Parkway is absolutely breathtaking. Here are some pictures:

We stopped off at a little look-out spot to snap a few pictures :)

We had a wonderful time that day! If you every get the chance to go there or drive the Blue Ridge Parkway in the fall I highly suggest you do it. It is amazing!

Till next time friends. Thanks for reading!