Winemaking Stories
Get a glimpse behind the scenes by reading the chronicles of Cinder wine.

12/17/07 — 2007 REDS ARE AGING IN A BARREL. We were able to take a short break after crush but we’ve still been keeping a close eye (and nose) on our barrels.  Recently we “racked” the red wines. MORE »

10/25/07 — FIVE WEEKS INTO CRUSH, TWO TO GO. Five weeks since the first grapes came in, two weeks to go. The last two lots of Cabernet will be harvested this weekend, I’ll have punchdowns for about 9 days, then I can go home. MORE »

09/29/07 — A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WINEMAKER. Get a glimpse into a typical day in the life of a winemaker. MORE »

09/25/07 — HARVEST TRUCK. It’s a real beaut, a 1967 pumpkin-colored Chevrolet Scottsdale pickup. MORE »

09/07/07 — BARE FEET AND FRENCH MAID UNIFORMS. Everyone likes to ask me if I crush the grapes with my feet.  Normally my reply is, “Yeah, I do it all the time, and wearing a French maid’s uniform!” MORE »