As the summer wound down and the days became shorter, we all anticipated another opportunity to get together, eat some good food and drink some good wine, and simply enjoy each other's company. A simple idea in a fast-paced world that each one of us craves - a chance to slow down and experience the things that make life special. A fall barbeque at our local eatery which started with bacon wrapped Brussel sprouts & fried pickle chips along with a special selected Harvest Moon cocktail. The opening salad featured cucumbers and tomatoes paired with a 2023 Scattered Peaks Fume Blanc. Our main course consisted of smoked brisket and grilled scallops with aged macaroni & cheese and Nebraska grown sweet corn (none better!) served with 2022 Booker Harvey & Harriet Red Blend....what a great match that was! Dessert consisted of a freeform peach tart with vanilla bean ice cream (it's OK if you're drooling) paired with a 2023 Sauvion Vouvray from the French Loire Valley. What a way to end the meal! Amidst all this was laughter, genuine interest and honest conversation with each other. None better.