Season’s end. John’s hands are stained from pumpovers and “brassage des lies.” Fermentation finished. A relief – fermentation is finicky business. And now we see the extra work in the vineyard paid off; the vintage shows promise. A few worries ticked off the list. October mornings: newly crisp air and fog wisps above the valley. Afternoons: cold water swim and last caress of summer sun. Night fall: early. John on the tanks – brassage des lies Season’s end brings changes to our nightly walk. First the winery, to bed down the wine. Embrace each tank, […]
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