Gazpacho, as promised…Sort of

So last week took cheffer up to Thirty Bench Wine Makers for the summer winemaker’s lunch.  A good time was had by all.  At least that’s what they told me.  I’ve learned over the years that when you go out and ask the diners, they always say it was...

Come to the WineFest and have a bowl – oops I mean ball!

Every year at this time, I nervously scan all the weather channels and websites to find the one that will lie about the weather.  Why, you may ask?  Well this weekend coming up (January 16 & 17) is traditionally Icewine Festival in Jordan.  For the past several...

Harvest 2009

It is official, the 2nd annual Good Earth grape harvest has come to an end!  Well, the harvesting side of things is over anyway.  The yeast still have a bit of work to do yet, but I’m not going to rush them.  Good things take time. And who am I to put pressure...

Harvest Top 10

Here’s tonight’s top 10 list ladies and gentlemen – Top 10 reasons Ross loves harvest: 10. I get to spend three weeks smashing grapes – the same grapes that the Vineyard Manager has spent six months working feverishly hard to keep intact and healthy. 9. It is...