Morning Ya'll,
Okay, well it was a big week. We picked a lot of fruit this week and I am happy we did. Originally when Jim and I were discussing to pick we were under the impression that the weather was calling for a chance of a few showers over the weekend. We had no idea or thoughts that a mini-'Noreaster was on its way! I am pleased to say that we picked a lot of fruit and I am even more pleased to say that its awesome! This week saw the remaining Chardonnay picked, Viognier, Riesling, and Merlot for rose'.
Jim and the guys came out to the vineyard at the beginning of the week to pick grapes and chew bubblegum, and they were all out of bubblegum!!! So they picked grapes and they picked lots of them! As the week went on the forecast began to indicate rain being more and more iminant. However, it was not until Wednesday night that the weather people began to even mention 'Noreaster for Friday. Boy, I hope they do better jobs with hurricanes!!! Also, they discussed the rain starting later on Thursday, but by 9:30am yesterday the drops began to Fall. Luckily we were just about done with the pick when the rain started! We had the last 3 tons of Riesling to pick yesterday and the last few picking baskets got a little wet.
This is the time of year where I have to make many decisions regarding our wines. However, there was a lot of work put into the grapes getting to me in the winery. Based on the quality I am seeing on a year that has offered its fair share of challenges I am very excited about the wines we will have to offer next spring!!! All of the hard work and decisions that have been made in the vineyard through the growing season have paid off! I cannot wait to offer a third year of awesome white wines!!!
However, the job does not stop with me. I know this time of year is also a busy one for everyone in the tasting room. There is no, "I" in team and wine is most certainly a collaborative effort.
Cheers,
Juan.
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