Sangria, Apples, and Wine in the Metro East

Another girls trip! The guys were busy, so just me and Sharon this time. We decided to go south again, and started at The Weingarten in Belleville. It is about a an hour and a half drive to get there (maybe a smidge longer). The last time I was in Belleville was for my highContinue reading “Sangria, Apples, and Wine in the Metro East”

The Lincoln to Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Trail

We got a little later start on our trip than I intended due to my doctor’s appointment going a little longer – which I am not complaining about! Our plan was to head north and eat lunch in Lincoln, then head up to the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard. Now where to eat lunch … the onlyContinue reading “The Lincoln to Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Trail”

Hidden (When They Say Hidden, They’re Not Kiddin’) Lake and Copper Dock Wineries

Some days girls just wanna have fun … and that’s the kind of day Sharon and I had when we decided to drive south of Springfield and venture to Hidden Lake and Cooper Dock Wineries. First of all, it was a beautiful day – really gorgeous! All of the heat and humidity, as well asContinue reading “Hidden (When They Say Hidden, They’re Not Kiddin’) Lake and Copper Dock Wineries”