Wow.

Every time I come back to Ohio from North Carolina, I feel totally different. I can look at the barrels in a new light. I have a greater appreciation, although I was mildly confused when sitting around a fire, I didn't want a beer but instead cracked open a bottle of red wine. But inkeeping with the campfire spirit, it was of course poured into a Mason jar.

In North Carolina, within the first five minutes of being there, I learned a tiny piece of knowledge that would have saved me hours and hours of time about filtering wine. That is amazing to me.

I like winemaking because there's always something new to learn. Even as I was drinking flawed wine, I was learning so much. I like being able to pick up on new things each time I go.

So anyway, another good trip down. I ate amazing food. Drank amazing wine. Talked with amazing people. Aaaand I learned a lot. It doesn't get much better than that!