I have been told that our sense of smell is our most powerful sense when it comes to memory. Whether it is a scent that takes us back to a place we knew as a child or something as regular, and unique, as the smell of crushed grapes, these aromas often stir memories and emotions in us that often are challenging to describe. I had just such an emotion last week as we crushed our first load of Pinot Noir. As I breathed in the smells I felt all myriad of emotions I have during harvest...the excitment of a new vintage, the wonderment of the begining stages of wine and the thankfulness for the opportunity to pursue something I am so passionate about.
Over the next couple of months as I work through harvest I will drop a line here and there about what's happening here in the Marlborough wine region of New Zealand, post some pictures and keep in touch with all of you.
Cheers!
Eric Weisinger
Coming Soon: "Sauvi-launch!"
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Hello down there Eric
With Bud break having just occurred with our early varieties in southern Oregon harvest aromas seem a long way off.
The photo suggests that Kiwi wine making is done on a much large scale. You look great but how’s the accent developing?
Earl
Hi Eric,
Thanks for putting us on your list. It broke 80 here in Shady Cove today and the river is still running thru it! Best of luck on your adventure, we look forward to your pic's andstories.
Bud & Jane Rees
Shady Cove Candies.
Greetings from Portland! Glad to hear you are doing well in NZed! Enjoy! Thot you'd like to know that if you get a chance to stop on Maui on your travels, you can get Tom's beer in cans now! He learned from the Ashland guy! Happy Easter!
Hello Eric. Greetings from Crescent City! This is my 1st blog. Pictures would be lovely, but if you could post a bit of that Pinot, I'd appreciate it!
Have a fabulous experience,
Kelly
Eric, really enjoying your adventure. Do you speak Kiwi yet? Our season is just beginning, with budbreak at our place for the last week or so. A beautiful fall, everything in full bloom now.
Randy
HI ERIC FROM DENNIS & BARBARA REITZENSTEIN. hearingpro_dennis@msn.com
June 29 we stayed not on the crush pad but close to the big oak in front of the house, John was in Texas. Write and we can visit more.
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