Total Appreciation

Today was a dreary San Joaquin Valley day. I started a fire immediately, patiently keeping it stoked through out the day. Spent most of the day cultivating my new back label for pipe dreams. As I daydreamed and gazed outside, I noticed the gnarly old vines at their wildest with bare canes without their leaves... I thought "I can't wait to prune the vines, I long for it." It's crazy. Then I recognized with total appreciation my friend David Maier pruning our 17 acre vineyard. Branch by branch, vine by vine, row by row. So far only a few grows done but countless cuts made each day. Thank you my brother for your discipline and dedication.