The week is really flying by. Work hasn't been as physically taxing as last week (due in large part to no bottling thus far) and has also been a little more mellow. We brought in the first of our reds on Monday, a total of 5 tons of Merlot a small vineyard just down the road. We also brought in the first of the Viogner yesterday, and more Merlot this morning from our O'brien vineyard on the Corduval Golf resort.
Things are really going to be ramping up over the next couple of days, and we should be seeing more Merlot and Viogner, and also the first of our Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir! I am especially excited for the Pinot. I had a chance to taste juice from the field sample we took this morning, and it was very complex and delicious... almost a mocha java/coco profile to it. It will be very interesting to try the wine from this juice in a year or so.
I am really starting to settle in with the job. I am getting familiar and comfortable with the tasks and daily routines. The coworkers and staff are great, and it really is an excellent place to work. I feel very fortunate for the opportunity that was given to me and know that I will look back on this as a special time in both my career and life.
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