Here it is, almost the middle of summer. Back from an Iowa visit, touching base with all things of home and familiar. Odd, I've been transplanted to Virginia all these years, and still think of Iowa as "Home". Even more difficult to explain is why I think of Virginia as "Home" every time I'm away.

Iowa has grown into a wonderful place over the past few years- the Great Mississippi River - that I miss even after a 20 year absence, has been incorporated into local recreation and events. Farm wineries are sprouting up all over - and this isn't just amateur hour at the winery either. Very credible wines coming out of the midwest. Well done, and a pleasure to enjoy.

There are wineries local to most everyone in the US. A google search of "Farm Winery" yields results in almost every state in the union. Visit. Enjoy a smile