are some pics from crush.
Cheers!
Scott
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Fruit Is In!!
Just wanted to give a quick update on the status of crush. Sunday we brought in all of our fruit and pushed to the very last day until the inclement weather hit once again. We had several days of no rain which helped dry the fruit and give us that last little bit of ripening needed to push us over the edge.
We had a bit of issue with pickers showing up since I think every vineyard in Oregon was picking on Sunday, but with the help of friends and family (including Lisa 9 Months pregnant) we picked the last row just as night fell. After working to around 3AM, we were able to get everything tucked away into their fermentors for their elevage.
Pics are coming once I get a chance to download them, but I want to really send thanks to Matt and Lynda King, Carl Olsen, Toni Schroeder, Jeff Monahan, Dan Feiner as well as extra special thanks to Lisa who spent the entire day sorting fruit, picking fruit, cooking for the crew, watching Abby, assisting with winemaking decisions and generally gluing the whole thing together while 2 weeks away from delivering our new little girl. What an amazing woman with a pioneering spirit and energy that awes us all.
We had a bit of issue with pickers showing up since I think every vineyard in Oregon was picking on Sunday, but with the help of friends and family (including Lisa 9 Months pregnant) we picked the last row just as night fell. After working to around 3AM, we were able to get everything tucked away into their fermentors for their elevage.
Pics are coming once I get a chance to download them, but I want to really send thanks to Matt and Lynda King, Carl Olsen, Toni Schroeder, Jeff Monahan, Dan Feiner as well as extra special thanks to Lisa who spent the entire day sorting fruit, picking fruit, cooking for the crew, watching Abby, assisting with winemaking decisions and generally gluing the whole thing together while 2 weeks away from delivering our new little girl. What an amazing woman with a pioneering spirit and energy that awes us all.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Waiting for the Weather Gods to Smile Again
Well, we are in major wait and see mode at the vineyard. Our first few fermentors are finishing up nicely and I am impressed with the color and intensity of fruit. Should be barreling down in a few days and tuck them away for a nice slow ML.
Otherwise, we are just waiting for some good clear weather to finish up the rest of the vineyard. It has been a trying week with lots of rain and not much clearing. It is looking better today and the end of the week is taunting us with promises of clear skies.
In the meantime, we are employing shaamans, priests, astrologers and others to help us bring the sun for a few more days.
Otherwise, we are just waiting for some good clear weather to finish up the rest of the vineyard. It has been a trying week with lots of rain and not much clearing. It is looking better today and the end of the week is taunting us with promises of clear skies.
In the meantime, we are employing shaamans, priests, astrologers and others to help us bring the sun for a few more days.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Crush 2007 First Pics
Abby directing sorting traffic
Lisa (and one on the way) with Abby sorting fruit.
Future winemaker sorting fruit.
Abby and me out in the field picking up fruit.
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