Blue ridged mountains appliqued to skies Billowing white clouds   Sunbeams streamed down to fields Booming with grapes, apples, peaches, and muscadines   Sweet fruits ripened to perfection Offering nectars of goodness   Meads, wines, and spirits Tastings in the blue ridged mountains   This poem was inspired by a summer 2024 Harvest Host visit to the Peaks of Otter Winery. The tastings were sweet, the views excellent, and the family welcoming.