OCTOBER 2020

DID YOU KNOW. . . THAT DUE TO, AND BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC, I'M STILL "IN THE CELLAR"?

That was the introduction to September's newsletter. And here's the intro to this months'. . . I'm out! I'm out for now.

It's the 9th of October and I'm just now sitting down to update some of the things that are going on here. First, and most importantly, I've processed and bottled BLACK BEAR -- ON SALE -- $14.39, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, and the newest family member -- DUSTY BARN. It was quite a daunting task. Ask Jerry -- he's been eating hotdogs and egg salad for weeks!  (These are all he knows how to make.) Anyway, I'm far from having all my wines finished but I'm on my way. Oh, I forgot to say that Dusty Barn is a new blend -- a grape called Baco Noir and my Cabernet Sauvignon. It reminds me of Pinot Noir but a little bolder -- it's beautiful. And a special thanks to a "new" best friend, Craig Hosbach, from Hunt Country Vineyards. He's been introducing me to some really nice grapes grown in the Finger Lakes Region.

And now onto the 2nd most important thing to happen here. . . I have two more "new" best friends! I found the best, I mean the best "do it all" guys I've ever known. All I can say is that in a few weeks they've transformed the old barn deck, which really needed repairs; the grounds, which I always think I can do; some electric stuff that I didn't even know needed fixing. I could go on and on and there's still more to be done. Just think, last month I complained bitterly about hiring people to do what I'm unable and incapable of doing and these two guys just showed up! I think little Owen had something to do with it. I'll tell you about little Owen another time.

One more thing. . . if you could, or if you would, give a little thought or prayer for Jerry. He's been having some health problems.

                                         Thanks for listening, Maryl