Last Bottling Post
Posted 04 May 2010
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We are cleaning up now. The tanks are being broken down, hoses cleaned, barrels, and putting the final touches on. I’ll update all the...
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Posted 04 May 2010
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I took this one inside the truck. I was the primary glass loader. I was also forklift driver, winemaker, and cleaning. When I had to be away from...
Read moreBottling Part II
Posted 04 May 2010
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Part of the challenge of the truck being stuck means we have to hand carry the empty and full cases up the hill. The forklift won’t make it...
Read moreBottling Day Part I
Posted 04 May 2010
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Last night we got off to a rough start. We thought the septic backing up would be the one bad thing that always happens on bottling days. Well...
Read moreSaturday Chardonnay Filtration
Posted 03 May 2010
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Saturday morning we arrived at the winery before 10 AM. We had a busy day planned with final preparation of the Chardonnay for bottling. First up...
Read moreThe Bottling Schedule
Posted 01 May 2010
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Tomorrow we will be in the winery getting ready for bottling. I’ll bring my computer along and see if we can get hooked up to the wireless...
Read moreH.R. 5034 a Real Threat to Our WInery
Posted 29 April 2010
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There is a real threat to wineries and winemakers brewing in Congress. Alcohol wholesalers have convinced lawmakers to introduce House Resolution...
Read moreBottling Day is Almost Here!
Posted 28 April 2010
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Stefania has been hard at work pulling together all the moving parts. For those of you with some manufacturing in your background, this is...
Read moreMy Moving Day Updates
Posted 23 April 2010
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I did manage to get one picture taken. The day went off pretty well. Just that little bit of traffic that slowed us down but otherwise no issues...
Read moreThe Birds and the Bees Part II
Posted 22 April 2010
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Last year I posted a blog about the birds and the bees. Well guess what, they’re back! I’ve been waiting very patiently for them and...
Read moreFriendly April 20th – The Dude Abides
Posted 21 April 2010
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Isn’t that code for “pot’s ok with me”? 420Friendly? Well, yesterday was April 20th and I only wish I had been stoned for...
Read moreWeekend work and Paul&Stef days.
Posted 20 April 2010
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Saturday was a full day. We were out in the vineyard at 8:30 am. The project for the morning was the Sesson Vineyard in the Coyote Valley just...
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