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How beautiful the weather was the last few weeks. We got a chance to get out and get ourselves some freshly pressed apple cider and explore some more of Virginia’s Vineyards.

This photo shows the church across the Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia. It reminds me of our time in New England, when the trees appeared to be on fire - so vibrant the colors.

Melanie and I got into the Vineyard through a small whole in the fence and got up close to the grapes This picture was actually taken last Sunday (10/28) … the grapes were harvested today and experienced two cold nights (first frost on Monday). They tasted nice and sweet, but we’ll have to wait until 2010 to enjoy the wine from them.

This week we are in full swing again with making and enrobing chocolate confections all day. Tomorrow we have more meetings, put chocolates into cups and package a few boxes. On Thursday another enrobing day and more to package.

We have our first order from Japan - the mother of a bride we provided the wedding favors for called in and she happens to live in Tokyo. She is getting a 12# package next week and we’ll spread the word about our confections in Tokyo

Don’t think that we go international now though - we are here to stay in the US  ….. well, you know … Manassas, Virginia that is

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Sounds good, doesn’t it?

We will be at Chrysalis Vineyards as part of their 7th Annual Norton Wine & Bluegras Festival. Bring a friend and enjoy good music, good wine and good chocolate on Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 6PM. Of course there is a lot more to it as well. More info on the festival is here.

See you tomorrow or on Sunday!