coastal virginia – Aubrey Up Close

In late January I participated in the Coastal Virginia Wine Fest “Grape Stomp”…and my competition was a Nathan James of iHeart Media. At the time I didn’t really consider that the weight and (foot) size difference might give him the advantage..but in hindsight…grrr!! All in all it was lots of fun, and I finally just found some photos and a video of it to share! For the record, it was my first time EVER doing something like this and I stomped out about 16 ounces…which I thought was pretty good! Nathan on the other hand had done this once before and he trumped my with something like 22 ounces?? Sheesh!! Enjoy the pictures and video below…

And — YES, I did take a taste of my stomped grapes…since I was on the losing end!! :/

Check out this video below for a quick glimpse of the competition… stomping is from about 1:20- 1:50

Last week I attended the “Best Of Gala” for Coastal Virginia Magazine. It was held at the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center in downtown Norfolk, VA. It as a fun event with lots of food tasting opportunities with various “best of” restaurants from around the Hampton Roads area being represented!

T and I were able to get a caricature of us made….however in the collage above, it’s actually my TV Co-Host. Chris Reckling, who jumped into the artists’ seat when he went for a break! He did a great job, right!?!?

Chris and I were actually there to present the award for “Best Of People’s Choice” for the night, and that went to Chef Scott Simpson at Swan Terrace. All in all a fun night out!

T and I enjoying the party, you can see our “real” caricature drawing that was done, in my hand…

Me with The Hampton Roads Show Executive Producer, Stephanie.

And — with Face of Fox 43…Andria Lea

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Grape Stomping

CoVa “Best Of” Event