We arrived at Fincastle about 5:00 yesterday afternoon. After getting settled, we dressed in our costumes. The guys wore fins on their heads and backs. The girls wore hats, cleverly made from paper bags, designed to look like castles (fin + castle, get it?). We began with a full tasting, still sampling as the other guests began to arrive. We mingled with the couple dressed as an upper GI and a lower GI, Edgar Allan Poe and Lenore, and a convict and his policewoman guard, among others. After a short reading by Mr. Poe, the 7 course food and wine pairings began. Between the appealing decorations, spooky music, great food and wine, and hospitality of David, Katelynn, and the rest of the staff, the night was a roaring success. Kudos to Fincastle.
Speaking only for myself (Eric), my favorite pairing was the Chardonnay and shrimp with spinach dip. My favorite wine was the Cab Sauv.
We awoke to a large farmhouse style breakfast. By the time we left, our bellies were full and we were filled will wonderful memories.
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