Books to Read

    I was given this book by my friend Penny who knows little about making wine but loved the book.  It is a really great read for anyone.  Ray Walker writes as a self professed  wine newbie and tells his story about how he was able to make great wine with no experience.  You might think that I would be critical of this imposition into the world of winemaking.  However, Ray pretty much demonstrates our beliefs at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey.  The old cliche that great wines are grown not made is something we have always believed.  We work hard 4 seasons out of the year in the vineyard so that our wine take on a personality that reflects our hard work.  The other theme of his story that really resonated with me was his search for happiness and satisfaction in his quest for making his first wine.  I hate to sound like a know-it-all but putting your heart and soul into something that you love to do is the key to happiness.  Here at Cassel Vineyards it is what we do with every vintage.  It gives our wines a sense of place ang grounds our families and friends in the reality that fresh, local is not just a sales pitch but it's the reality of our life here on the farm.  Enjoy a glass while you settle in with a good book and enjoy some of our happiness with us!