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When it was time, we sat at our assigned seats, family-style at long tables. Our waiters were the family's children and friends--they were absolutely charming. The matriarch of the family introduced herself, the winery's mission, and then the guests of honor--an apiarist (beekeeper) and his wife, who provided the featured ingredient for the night (honey).
Each course was introduced with a little background: pasta e prosciutto (this MAY have been my favorite), chicken piccata w/cipolla agradolce, crostini featuring three types of brie. The last was handmade honey ice cream with carmelized walnuts. It was insane. My taste buds were dancing, and I'm not one for Italian food.
The bathrooms were very clean, and there appeared to be more than enough parking. We were given honey to take home with us (a choice of wildflower, comb, or whipped). I'm enjoying my wildflower honey every morning in my tea.
I should mention here that there were about 6-8 choices of wine to enjoy (this is a winery, after all!). I didn't, however, imbibe. Wine and I are not friends. I enjoyed a craft beer instead, and then stuck with water for the rest of the evening because I like to keep my wits about me when enjoying food of that caliber.
I will definitely be coming back. Hopefully with a date. ;)
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