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The Big E is going wine tasting on Saturday, June 18, 2016.

Heading to Morais Vineyards – Elegant Winery and Wedding Venue in Virginia a bit after lunch. Nice place, yummy wine. (Pronounced Moraish). Very yummy. Routes 15 & 29, in Bealeton. Speaking of Bealton, we need to schedule a run in the future to their WW I era airplane show.

Afterwards, a leisurely drive back up to 22039, my turf, to visit Virginia Winery Vineyard, Paradise Springs Winery of Clifton, Virginia (VA) near my house (Clifton). Not as good as Morais, but webweaver dude and his charming lady can attest that it ain't too bad.

Afterwards, back to Château E. Finger food, home made breads, more alcohol.

Come one, come all, come none. I'm going no matter what. Great chance to meet the elusive yet lovely Mrs. E. Weather forecast is perfect.

I ride, you should too. Do it.

-e

One, two, three, trip report!

Despite only hearing from crickets for a wine run, lovely wife and I pressed on.

29 south through the Manassas battle field just passed 66 to 55 west. Yucky to after haymarket then..

Saw a green sparkle sling coming the other way. Hello! High wave!

Made good use of 5th gear.

Photo suggests I look fat. I am not, ask DocG.

Had trouble making turns for wineries. I was in Luddite mode, no gps. First stop, barrel oak. Steep climb up a gravel driveway. Spun tire, threw rocks on a Land Rover. They were good about it. 500 cars, outdoor PA. Abandoned.

Next stop, blue valley. Challenging gravel drive, but made it. 500 cars, outdoor PA, and a wedding. Expensive bad wine, bad service, and really noisy. Never again.

Pressed on looking for 3 foxes. Blew the turn, then saw the entrance to delaplane cellars.

Nice. Will go again. Calm, quiet, our kinda place. Yummy wine.

Great sling day. I live for this.