Wanderings And Ponderings

To celebrate another lap around the sun, I decided to stick with tradition and do what I do best— eat well and explore locally . "Treat yoself" in my world tends to revolve around food... and honestly, I’m perfectly okay with that. So this year’s birthday adventure took me to Altus, Arkansas , and more specifically to Wiederkehr Village —a historic winemaking community nestled in the Ozark Mountains. A Taste of History: Wiederkehr Wine Cellars 📍 3324 Swiss Family Dr, Altus, AR 72821 📸 Instagram: @wiederkehrwines Founded in 1880 , Wiederkehr Wine Cellars is one of the oldest wineries in the state and an anchor of Altus’ Swiss-German heritage. You’ll find old-world charm and Swiss-style architecture , scenic vineyard views, and, of course, plenty of wine . The wine tasting is worth the stop, but don’t skip the Wiederkehr Weinkeller Restaurant , located in the original hand-dug wine cellar. The space is rustic, cozy, and distinctly European. Their menu leans i...