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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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2011 Harvest — Day One

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

Today was my first official day of Harvest; the reason I came to California all those weeks ago. To say that the days leading up to this new beginning have been nothing short of joyous, rapturous occasions would be… dishonest … Continue reading →

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Swanson Vineyards & Alpha Omega Winery

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

It’s September 1st. So long summer…! (though it’s not easy to tell exactly when summer comes and goes out here in the valley – the grapes are the only real indicator). There’s also fewer trains of bridesmaids stumbling from Taylor’s … Continue reading →

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