Newman's New winery Dog Assistant - Beulah
Tic, tic, tic. . . .The clock is getting closer to harvest and I'm happy to say that last week I began repairing the destemmer/crusher that broke down on me during the last load of grapes last year. It only took me 10 months to get on it. I wish I could say that these repairs were the reason I haven't blogged in several weeks but the truth is the repair only took me about 30 minutes of dismantling. A local machine shop will take over from here.
Lots has happened in the past 4 or so weeks since I last updated you all on the happenings at Wind River Cellars. Yes, we are still offering 12 award-winning wines for sampling in the tasting room, and yes, the winery driveway is still gravel, and yes, Minnie the pig still has only one ear. One thing that is new is Beulah, the latest addition to the winery petting zoo. Beulah is a puppy that supposedly will create mounds of dog doo the size of Mt. Hood when she's full grown. Speaking of Minnie, she seems to have made a nearly full recovery from her brutal dog attack. Thanks again to all of you who sent her flowers, prayers and best wishes.
We're still a month or so away from picking our first grapes of the 2008 vintage, which will more than likely be Tempranillo from Horse Heaven Hills. I can't believe how fast this summer has cruised by.
If you were here over the summer and took photos, I would love to post them. To all of you people who promised to send me your pics and didn't, I'm sending Beulah over to your house to nap on your white carpet after she chews on unripe riesling grapes.
Labor Day weekend is coming up. I can definitely see having an end of the Summer blow out. Grab some friends and come on up. We'll do something special.
Multi gold medal winning, 2006 Cabernet Franc is going fast. If you want some you'd better get it sooner than later. I'm so proud of the several gold medals that this wine has won I'm thinking about having them bronzed.
Finally, two weeks ago we hosted a bachelorette party. Kara wanted to be mentioned in the blog so here you go Kara. I hope you're feeling better. You sure can drink a lot of wine.
Don't worry about me, Husum.
Joel
