It seems like only yesterday that my daughter was just a child.....
Now all grown up with a baby of her own.....and I feel so fortunate to spend today celebrating Mother's Day with both of them. Happy Mother's Day to all!
Sotto Il Monte ~ translated ~ means "Beneath the Mountain".
I named our vineyard Sotto Il Monte because it is literally beneath a mountain. Years ago, during a 100 year flood, the hillside where our vineyard now sits broke loose and slid down. Huge boulders and stones rest at the bottom of a swath just big enough for a vineyard. Mother Nature cleared the land of trees and brush. Most of the stones have been carted back up the hillside to form the terrace walls. At present it is a personal vineyard, just big enough to make vino for a private label.
Someday ~ when time allows ~ I'll expand and get more serious about it. For now ~ it is all pleasure!
Professional photographer and part time vintner. After spending 20 years raising children and working full time as a staff photographer at a newspaper in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I'm now spending most of my time traveling with my husband. Places I've lived: Boulder, Colorado, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Montecito, California, San Antonio, Texas and coastal South Carolina. When I'n not on the road, you will find me working in the vineyard and renovating our home.
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Enjoy the beautiful day!!
ReplyDeleteHappy day darling...love Ria....xxx...
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day and an adorable bundle of joy!
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way:) I hope you are having the time of your life~x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
A belated Happy Mother's Day to you too...how wonderful to spend it wth your
ReplyDeletenew delicious Grandson...enjoy!