So I did it.
As you can tell by now, me and the other Monkeys have this huge urge to get closer to grapes… I know, I know. It’s odd at times, but hey, that’s passion. So. I have left my city job (circ. aug 2010) and moved to Naramata for a three month sabbatical to work Crush. This is [...]
Still getting ready.
Still lots of stuff going on around the winery, getting ready for the grapes to come in. An interesting year this year up in the Okanagan. Everyone should recall the poor spring we had? That doesn’t give the ol’ vineyard a good start… Basically everything is late. The two weeks of bad weather in September didn’t [...]
More new equipment!
It’s true! More shinny new stainless came into the winery today! David was raised to hero status with the idea of converting the old fridge to better use… The Beer Fridge. Gives a good feel to the staff corner eh? We all truly appreciate this new piece of equipment, and we have all promised to take good [...]
Lost my Cherry.
Well here they are. Finally grapes are in. We are finally gonna get to the juice! My first “Crush” and I have lost my cherry! Today’s star, Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris is, of course, the grey version of Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc family… (Yup, a French colours quiz… Everyone get it?) as you can see it [...]
Reds are in!
It’s gonna be a big day a Laughing Stock today. Grapes on the way. The first reds of the season are coming as well as some more white. We’re gonna see what 15 tons of grapes look like up close and personal. To get things off, we get the press going with some whites. Here’s David tipping [...]
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