Fall at the vineyards

This is such a busy time at the vineyard and yet, it is also the best time at the vineyard.  The vines are at their best - full canopy, ripe fruit on the vines or in some cases, we have just harvested.  The weeds are under control so if you want to take a walk in the vines, you actually can!!  If you walk into the tasting room, you may catch the distinct smell fermenting wine.  Oh yeah - the downside - fruit flies!  But, all in all - a year of hard work is every where to be seen, smelled and experienced!  The days are still nice so folks come out for a picnic or a stroll in the vineyards.  The evenings are cool so we sit by the fire and enjoy a glass of wine with our friends.  We all know what a busy time this is with kids back in school, football, all the various barbeques and fall fests but it is still great to stop, take in the fall colors and enjoy the season! 

Outside on the outside!

Well, the building is closed in (not completed but the outside stays on the outside now)!  :)  We now have our tanks, filter, press, crusher, hoses, fittings, etc. and everything is in a space that is completed from the inside and closed in.  We hope to harvest and crush in the next week or so.

We are also opening up on Friday evenings starting the friday after labor day so a lot of excitement at the vineyard!  Looking back, this has been quite a journey and not one that we could have managed without our great customers and friends.  Later in the fall, we plan to have a special celebration to thank all the people that have helped, encouraged, put up with, guided, and been responsible for our progress!  Stay tuned - it includes you!