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2011 Harvest Recap: Part Three of Three – Ram’s Gate Winery

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

It is befitting that my 2011 Harvest Recap ends where it began: at Ram’s Gate Winery, the new gateway to wine country. Facts first: Ram’s Gate resides where Roche once was. The facility is entirely brand-new, from the concrete cellar … Continue reading →

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2011 Harvest Recap: Part One of Three – Alpha Omega Winery

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

In April of this year I began making plans to work the 2011 Harvest in the Napa Valley. I had no idea what it would mean to “work” the Harvest — only that it was imperative I be present in … Continue reading →

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2011 Harvest — Days 3-6 at Alpha Omega Winery

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

It’s Wednesday, October 12, 2011. I’ve been ordered by the town Doc in St. Helena to “take off” 10/11, 10/12 & 10/13 and then some. Apparently, I’ve been… overdoing it. A slight case of Vertigo and the ailments that follow … Continue reading →

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2011 Harvest – Days Two and Three @AOWinery

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

Cigar’s log, Star-date September 21st, 2011, 9:30pm Pacific Standard Time: My… body… is on… fire. I have to commend my fellow cellar workers at Alpha Omega. These chaps are incredibly hardworking people who take their job seriously (though intermittent joking … Continue reading →

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