Progress (slow but steady)

The crush pad is now poured and the roof is partially on.  The winery building is starting to have shape.  We detoured a little bit when the sprayer broke and had to be rebuilt, twice!  The days are nice and long too so we are able to get into the vineyards in the evenings and work on the vines (although it still feels like there aren't enough days in a week to get things done)!

The weekends are great - lots of people coming out for celebrations, book clubs, group get togethers, etc.  It is wonderful to see all the things people celebrate and be a small part of it.

It's summer!

It's summer - we have gone from cool rainy days to warm days in a heart beat!  So, in the vineyard, that means lots of growth and weeds!  For weeks it was hard to get the tractor out in the rows and now, there is so much green (some wanted - some, not so much)!  So, it's time for the weeding parties (next one June 5th) and for spending time in the vines before the tasting room opens and at the end of the evening -- look for a day when it has rained and get in the next day to pull with ease.  :)

We have also released remmuS and have our Reserve Vidal Blanc back!  Now that is summer!  We also have the music lined up for the next few months, our annual BBQ booked and several other events.  The tent structure is reconstructed and we have plenty of firewood for the cool evenings.

On the construction front, the winery building is framed and we are now working on getting the roof on and then we will focus on the inside framing.  The crushpad wall has been poured and the rest will be poured as weather permits!  Next - order the equipment!  Gulp!  The plus side?  The tasting room will be even bigger and a private patio for use by special guests, friends and family!  All in all, it's a good life!