It’s official. The 2011 Harvest at The Good Earth is finally complete. As of Friday all of the reds have been barreled down and put to sleep. Let me tell ya, 2011 has been a wild ride. Starting off with the coldest spring on record, then a ridiculously hot summer, then more rain throughout September, and finally a gorgeous fall. There was a lot of nail biting, rushing to get things harvested, and finally sighs of relief when it was all pulled off. Now that the chaos is behind me, I have to say I’m pretty damn thrilled with how everything turned out.
It’s been pretty busy down the dusty lane way these days. Wrapped Up in the Valley blew through the Twenty Valley the last three weekends and passport holders flocked to our doors to snag a sample of our 09 Chardonnay paired with a delicious Alsatian style tart. We also had the HandMade Market here last weekend so this place was buzzing with thirsty, hungry, and craft happy people! I myself managed to not blow my entire salary at the market as I did in the spring.
In other exciting news, and shameless self promotion, our 2010 Rosé won a Bronze Medal at the Ottawa Gourmet Food & Wine show this month. Amanda, Michael, and myself all made the trek to Ottawa to pour at the show, and visit licensees. Can I please mention that the food and wine scene in Ottawa is stellar? We did not go hungry. Or thirsty.
I am also proud to announce that our 2009 Riesling has been chosen as the official White Wine of the Ontario Legislature for 2012! We are so absolutely excited and honoured to be picked! I could prove it by posting a video sneaky Chef Pasto took of Amanda and Kara dancing and cheering in the retail store when Amanda received the phone call but I would risk Amanda beating me with her tiny fists. However, I do take bribes so… if you wanna see it. Make an offer.
So that is what’s been going on around here!
Gotta go… the winery won’t power wash itself!
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