Raspberry Wine

Here is a video I took of the raspberry wine. It looks like the wine is simmering, but it is the yeast causing this action.

It is amazing to watch this, and since many can't be here to see it in person, this is the next best thing.

The youngest vintner

While visiting, the grandson found this magazine interesting.
Grandma just had to snap this picture.

processing grapes

Fall has arrived, and that means….grape harvest!!

The first two pictures are vingnoles. We processed them on Saturday.

Check the pictures of the process of crushing the grapes—look at those Chambourcins!!

The grapes are absolutely beautiful, and very tasty too. Those were processed Sunday.

Sometime this weekend (Sept 27) we will de-stem and crush the Norton Grapes---

Labor of Love

It’s Labor Day (and this year’ fruit availability is keeping me laboring – a good thing for us all)! Our primary tank has been on two to three week production cycles since early June and we are getting many nice size batches into production for next year’s enjoyment!

Within the next couple of years, we will have a very large selection.

For those of you that missed it, we had a good turnout (and no rain for a change!) for our August 30, 2008 NOONER @ The Winery. The Carney and Guinn Trio was fabulous! All of the musicians we have had perform at the winery have been wonderful!
Everyone had a great time and many chose to make new acquaintances. I noticed many were enjoying our new American Traminette Grape wine. We were marginal on help, so we didn’t get a chance to take any pictures for posting. We are looking forward to our NOONER September 6, 2008 for another great day of listening enjoyment and wine sipping!

Come visit us! You will not be disappointed!
Brian