With all that's going on in America, visiting the Tarpon Springs Castle Winery August 12 was calming, unique and fun. My sister and I went to celebrate a milestone birthday for her. There was a young couple honoring an anniversary, who like my sister and me and everyone in the room left politics, frustrations, and the pandemic home for a good time, to relax and have fun with Giuseppe and Diana, the owners. It was an absolutely one of a kind experience. When Giuseppe welcomed my sister and me to the winery, the house where he and his wife live, I told him we were there to celebrate my sister's birthday. He promised to sing an old rendition of happy birthday, which he did and got everyone involved. He also told us, his guests, that his wife, Diana, recently had back surgery and wasn’t quite sure if she would be joining us. She did join us and her presence was wonderful. She and Giuseppe exchanged loving quips throughout the tasting and both poured us (their guests) a variety of wines. They explained how wine is made in Europe, mostly pure, and how it’s made in the states, with chemicals. They have artwork all around the tasting room and provided a history of many pieces. When the tasting was over, guests were buying cases of their wine, however, my sister and I were leaving early the next morning and there was no time to think about how to get the wine to us at home. Nonetheless, Giuseppe gave us a bottle of wine (our choice) and two wine glasses with the Castle Winery logo. My biggest fear is that one day I will break the wine glass, a memory of a lovely and outstanding experience. Castle Winery is simple, and in my view, extraordinary. May not be for everyone, but take a chance, visit, meet Giuseppe and Diana and taste for yourself.