the cycle from grape to glass continues, as our red grapes evolve and change every day and get closer to becoming delicious wine.
after weeks of all-day TLC given to the grapes (via Pumpovers 3x a day!) the sugar levels have finally dropped to almost dry, which means it is time to drain the tanks and press the grapes! {{the next step later this week: transfer to our french barrels!}}
this also means, sarah gets to climb inside the tanks and shovel. cardio workout here i come!!!
it was SO cold today in napa, as the dark grey billowing clouds loomed over the valley, and it started to sprinkle. after emptying out some tanks and spraying them with scalding hot water from the inside, (which created a nice, momentary sauna effect that felt SO good) i was drenched and freezing. oh, dont worry, i spent 20 intimate minutes with a hair dryer to go from sopping to damp, to make the remainder of the day bearable. how did i forget my extra clothes on THIS day!?
this step is really fun, but i am physically exhausted from it. my sleep (and next paycheck) will be well deserved. (and im sorry i have no energy for correct punctuation or capitalization today; maybe tomorrow...)
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