The intent of the Sunday afternoon mid-December drive was to stop by Heart and Hands to pick up a couple of member "shipments" that have been waiting for us in the backroom. We decided to make a day of it and enjoy the fairly warm December temperatures. Susan, one of the owners always remembers us and offered a tasting...some of the new releases just out so who could resist that! Heart and Hands is a small production winery on the east side of Cayuga Lake near Union Springs. They focus exclusively on Rieslings and Pinot Nior...need I say more?
My favorite from this visit was a just released 2014 Sparkling Riesling. Made in the traditional method using bottle fermentation, this sparkling wine is my pick to serve Christmas morning and again for New Year's. The small bubbles and fresh clean finish makes this an easy wine to serve with almost anything. The bottle-cap top makes it fun and easy to open. Sad to say...very limited production, so we will be sure to savor what we have.
A leisurely lunch at the Fargo Bar & Grill in Aurora overlooking Cayuga Lake and the Aurora Inn. A local white wine paired with roasted kale side and sweet potato fries seemed much healthier than Scott's chicken wing choice. 
Off to the market across the street for a cup of coffee and a small piece of dark chocolate.
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