Snow

We had our first snow on December 4th, which was also our Christmas Open House. The snows came in bands and by the end we had about an inch accumulated. Our wines at Yadkin Valley Wine Company are bubbling right along and we received the ten Hungarian oak barrels we'd ordered earlier this year.

I'm also making Malbec and Pinot Grigio for our family. It was racked yesterday for the first of four rackings. I cleaned the carboys, added some potassium metabisulfate (KMS) and filled everything back up to the top. KMS has potent anti-microbial properties and helps prevent spoilage. Next time I rack I'll add some oak chips.

We are sitting in the tasting room with the fire going strong and Christmas carols in the background. Merry Christmas to all. Barry