SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2008

This Sunday it was grape pressing time. The BRIX having sank below 0, the must was ready for the malo-lactic culture and for pressing with the vertical bladder press. We got about 7.5 gallons of juice which then was promptly placed into carboys for "quiet-time". Alcohol content was at 13%+, taste: tart, slightly bitter. Will need several good rackings before barrel ageing. The whole process was conducted by Uncle winepath, under the executive guidance of Uncle P, who arrived in the company of some Shafer's Hillside Select Cab, 2002 (superb); some Araujo Eisele vineyard cab, 1999(very good) and a bottle of superb Hourglass cab, 2005. So no one felt any pain.