I don’t know why I think that I am in good shape for an event and then when the day comes, I run like a chicken with my head cut off. My crush crew was very small and two of the three people helping me had not crushed before. This led to a lot of instruction while trying to get the work done, a crazy busy day, and exhaustion when it was over.

Tomorrow, I’ll drive to Gino Pinto’s and pick up the Malbec grapes. I‘ve received my yeasts and nutrients in the mail and am doing a once over for measurements. I have my list ready to go for a successful crush Saturday!