I decided earlier this spring it was time for another harvest experience. I can drink wine till the cows come home (see exhibit A) but as an educator, I know the best learning happens when students are given hands on, real-world experience and – most importantly – responsibility for making real-world decisions. In the wine…
Month: October 2017
Harvest 2017 – Toronto to Paso Robles: Adventures of a 60 year old Intern
I’m not your usual winery intern. At 60 years young, I’m a little late to the “learn by doing” game. But my passion for understanding the inner workings of a destemmer and the precise positioning of cordons in a Vertical Shoot Position trellising system is real. My friends wonder why I can’t be happy just…