Wine Tour Leelanaw Peninsula

Wine touring rules. The Case + Neary clans headed up to Leelanaw Peninsula (aka Lalaland according to Papa Case) on Sunday for some tastings and coastal sightseeing. We were treated to yet another gorgeous day and Tom was gracious enough to drive this caravan of tipsy tourists -- Cody included! -- all over the east coast of the peninsula.

Alaina and I snuck in a quick, morning 8.5 mile trail run on the lush, fern lined trails of the VASA pathway, a route I'd love to do again on XC skis or snowshoes. There's a national caliber XC ski race there that piqued our interest to boot...oh, the racing possibilities.

After cleaning up, we sniffed and sipped at five wineries throughout the afternoon, cruising in the party van between stops, with rolling hills of vineyards and views of the bay treating us around every bend of our adventure. We finished up the tour at a small, pristine beach that reminded Alaina and I of Kauai, where every corner of coast might open up to the most beautiful oasis.

First stop: Shady Lane Cellars. Dad Case admires the stones.

The merry band of adventurers

Willow winery. Couldn't you wake up to that view every day?

Alaina insisted that Cody had more fun than any of us.

Sharon and Tom relax atop the hillside.

40 years together. Tell me they ain't the cutest?

One year together. Almost as cute ;-D

Wine touring is hard work for the pup. Cool down time.

The right way to end any day.