September 20, 2014 Wine Blending Party
The mixing of two or more different parcels of wine together by wine makers to produce a consistent finished wine that is ready for bottling. Different batches of wine can be mixed before bottling in order to achieve the desired taste. The winemaker can correct perceived inadequacies by mixing wines from different grapes and batches that were produced under different conditions. These adjustments can be as simple as adjusting acid or tannin levels, to as complex as blending different varieties or vintages to achieve a consistent taste.
"I have mine"
Reach for the sky Kathy
"One more bite before I head to the wine barrels"
"Magnificent!"
"Just one more drop!"
"This gal is a scientist"
Most of the guests have their bottles filled
"Seal it up MIchele"
Michele and Marlowe do the "High Five"
"I am watching you guys!"
Marlowe has mastered the "rag dance"
(The wine that was spilled on the floor had to be wiped up using a rag)
"It's easy! It's magic"
Ed is in full-swing... Tasting everything!
"I found my blend!"
"Yes.... Outstanding.... Slurp!"
"Please add 3 3/4 % of whatever you have tapped"
Dessert is served
The machines are hard at work bottling the results of this evening activities
It's thawing out in the frig...
Michele has questions
"We have to moves the grapes around every four hours around the clock!"
There are artists amongst the guests this evening
"Perhaps my newest bottle design??"
"What do you think??"
"This is really a fun event"
Says it all!
"I am ready now...."
Last table "standing"
