Monday, May 10, 2010

A few projects on the go

Those of you who have visited in the last few weeks are noticing some changes at the vineyard. 

The first very obvious change - the outdoor structure is gone!  It was damaged in the good Friday storm we had so, with the help of some very good friends, we have taken it down so we can reengineer it and rebuild it.  So, if the weather cooperates (and that is a big if), we will have it back up by this weekend!

The second big change - you will notice some new construction on the back side of the existing building.  We're adding on and expanding our production space, pouring a crush pad and creating housing for all of our equipment and the tractor you see on the back side.  A side benefit will be one additional tasting bay so we will have just a little more indoor tasting space.  Again, weather dependant, we hope make serious progress on this in the coming weeks!  We have been graciously accepting help from the volunteers - thank you again for all your help.

The other big change - Becca has been hanging out at the vineyard with us on the weekends.  Yes, she has been out there every weekend for the last month!  She is having a great time meeting all the visitors!  A big benefit - she is awesome about letting us know someone is coming down the walk!

So, lots of activity going on right now but we are anxious to make progress on these projects!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

April showers have brought wine flowers!!

Isn't it a great spring!  We are loving being in the vineyards right now - the weeds are emerging but that is to be expected.  We have great friends that have jumped in to help us with the weedwacker - thank you gang!  The vineyards look fresh, young and full of hope and potential for the coming year! We are working on building out the new addition for the production area and working on fixing the outside covered patio - again, thank you gang!  You know who you are and we appreciate your help!  We are also busy with lots of events for the coming months - but, we NEVER miss the chance to sit and enjoy the fire at the end of a Saturday evening!  This, is the good life!