We started off Saturday with a few little chores around the house, then ate a Chik-Fil-A lunch on the road. We had plans to visit two new to us wineries in the Hill Country, then end the day at Highlands. Time to get back into our spirit of exploration and maybe write an article or two for the wine blog.
Finding the first winery, 12 Fires, along a gravel side road between two larger wineries was a challenge, but well-rewarded. These little out of the way places are always fun to find.
One of the owners conducted our tasting outside and our visit was very relaxing and informative. But there was only one of him and many more customers...so we said our goodbyes and headed back up the road to Johnson City.
Where we found a very cute little tasting room just off the courthouse square - Alex Anthony Vineyards. We had passed it several times in the past, waiting for them to open. Turns out, they opened, in October, we just hadn't been out that way at the end of the year.
They had the friendliest owner and general manager! And their tasting room was cozy/casual and chic with art and candles. I'm sure we will be back again - they are on the way to and from Highlands.
We said our goodbyes there, too, and headed to Highlands where we sat around a firepit until well after dark, making some spicy eggplant ravioli with Alfredo sauce for dinner. The next day we slept in, ate a very late lunch, harvested some photos from Hubby's wildlife camera, and lounged around in our chairs. It was a very relaxing end to a fun weekend. Just what we needed!
Gina
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