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Come Over October: It's About Community

October 15, 2024 16:45

Come Over October: It's About Community

While I was growing up at the winery I loved the magic of the vineyard, each season bringing something different. I also loved wandering around the vineyards with my sisters, playing among the vines when they were in full canopy—large leaves and canes draped off of the head-pruned vines. We made vine houses in the summer, slid down the hill on cardboard sheets over the green grass of spring, watched as my uncle John drove the tractor and plowed the earth revealing the rich soil. I now marvel at the fall season as the leaves turn color, drop away and the vines become bare again, soon to be pruned. There is also magic, practical magic, in the cellar as grape juice turns into wine.

The story is in the bottle, and like the genie of old tales, let the story out by pulling a cork or twisting off the cap. Jelly jars for glasses or Riedel, it doesn’t matter. Go stemless, take the mystery out and let the magic and stories into the meal or conversation. Generations of folks before us enjoyed conversation and wine, like those of us in this photo!

This week we gathered to record our thoughts on the campaign and the importance of coming together. (Video coming soon.)While we were talking about wine and its importance in daily rituals of life we also made plans get together and celebrate as a community. You may recognize Shelley Rafanelli, Vicky Farrow and Kim Stare Wallace, all wonderful Dry Creek Valley winery owners, who share our stories and our wines with all of you! Let’s continue or start your own tribe, with new moments, enlivened dinners, and good friends.

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