Avery, Emma and Andy helped to havest the Vidal Blanc.
The picking crew at quiting time!
We were blessed today in so many ways! Finally, a break in the weather allowed us to get our Vidal Blanc into the winery. We were also blessed with a wonderful group of family and friends who came to help us in a 9 hour day in which we picked 3 tons of grapes, crushing and pressing them all in one day. The juice was perfect and despite the bad weather for the past 5 weeks we are looking forward to some excellent vintage next year.
The picking crew at quiting time!
We were blessed today in so many ways! Finally, a break in the weather allowed us to get our Vidal Blanc into the winery. We were also blessed with a wonderful group of family and friends who came to help us in a 9 hour day in which we picked 3 tons of grapes, crushing and pressing them all in one day. The juice was perfect and despite the bad weather for the past 5 weeks we are looking forward to some excellent vintage next year.
We took a break at 2:00 for lunch and almost everyone stayed around to finish the job until 5:00. Thank you to everyone who came and helped us. The friendly conversation and extra hands made for lighter, more enjoyable work. Next weekend we hope to once again work in the vineyard and harvest our Chambourcin and Cabernet Franc. The weather may actually begin to cooperate and if it does it will be an excellent chance to meet more friends and enjoy some more good food and conversation.
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