Final days

My last few days at C. Donatiello were quite busy so I didn't have much time to update my site. We processed more Pinot noir and Chardonnay and we "drained and pressed" 4 tanks of Pinot and moved it to barrels. Of course, those tanks had to be cleaned!


Cleaning a tank

Over the past few years when I've talked about working at a winery during harvest time and making wine the most common question that's come up has been "So, you mean your gonna stomp grapes with your feet?" followed by a little chuckle. Countless times, I have explained that it just really isn't done that way anymore but yes, it can be done. Well, this picture is for those people!


Old-school stompin'

I spent my last night in California in San Francisco and before heading to the airport I visited the Ferry Building Farmers' Market. Now, you know how much I love fresh produce and this is an AMAZING market. The products for sale vary from the common fruits and vegetables you find in the produce section of your local market (except these are MUCH sweeter and fresher) and also include little known items like Early Girl tomatoes and lemon cucumbers. If only I weren't on my way to the airport, I would have gone broke buying stuff at this market!


The front of the Ferry Building and some of the vendors


A variety of bell peppers. (Yes...those are purple bell peppers!)

All in all it was a short but memorable trip. I had a great time in the wine country again and had some new experiences in wine production.
Thanks for following along and I'll be back next year!