Domaine de Manion, Grape Harvest 2020
Domaine de Manion, Fall 2020
Fall is the busiest time for us at Domaine de Manion, with our grapes ripening, the vineyard harvest, bottling of last year’s vintage, and wine making. It is easy to look up from it all, catch our breath, and realize the holidays are upon us.
Before the year ends I want to share with you a short video by talented Ian Lococo, of our Domaine de Manion Grape Harvest 2020. Our grape harvest 2020 was a record 1,150 pounds of beautiful fruit this year. Believe me, it wasn’t always like this, we have had good years and heartbreaking years. Luckily the good years are more common, and the norm for us now. The fruits of our labor reward us with great wine. We are forever grateful for our friends and family, who enthusiastically and tirelessly help us each year.
I think this a lot, and am very aware that we are only guardians of this land, this property, this vineyard, the beauty, and with that we are most thankful and grateful for the joy and happiness it gives us. I once heard a French vignernon and winemaker say the same thing to a group of us visiting his vineyard and winery, and my mouth dropped open.