The winemaker takes a vacation

Vacations are cherished by so many of us who work tirelessly day in and day out for that one to two week stretch of time when all work is forgotten (somewhat) and stress is momentarily lifted off of our shoulders. For our family, February is the perfect time to take a vacation.  The wine is settled in the tanks for cold stabilization, the kids are out of school for Winter recess and it is quiet enough at the winery to take some much needed time off.  Each year we visit Jekyll Island, a beautiful barrier island on Georgia's coast.  The climate there is temperate enough in February for us to enjoy bike rides, walks along the beach and explore old southern plantations.  We returned Saturday from a ten day hiatus (yes, we took the kids out of school for a few extra days) and have many great memories to share and know that these trips will never be forgotten by the girls as they grow older.  Below are some shots of our trip!