It began with harvest at Golden Oaks vineyard in Paso in fall 2006. Paul, Steve, Jim and I picked the grapes, then took them to Ciro's workhouse to crush and destem, making a mess and having a grand time; the fermentation process began. Later, after the first racking, we each took a bottle home; Jim warned us to drink it quickly, as the fermentation was not finished and the bottle might pop its cork as the pressure built. Paul waited a couple of days and opened it for guests at his house - and as he popped the cork, a cabernet explosion followed! (For Youtube fans, think Coke and Mentos.) And our wine's name was born - Painted Ceiling (2006). Paul's ceiling has since been repainted, but the wine is still a work in progress. Bottoms up to everyone!
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It looks like you were in the midst of a grand time. Every wine connoisseur's dream. Let's make sure that Paul is the only one with the literal painted ceiling. ;D
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