The Other "Baby"

Ben went back to Casa Vin'Arte on Friday for his second session to tend his 'baby'. This was the session that he had to de-gas, or burp, the baby. (Are you sick of the second baby reference yet?) So we went back and Ben went to work.

First he siphoned the wine out of the plastic bucket (I'm sure there's a technical name for it) and into the big glass thingie (again...the technical name escapes me) where it will stay until it's time to bottle it.

The sediment (oak chips, clay, other grape leftovers...) left in the bottom of the bucket was interesting...

Second, we tasted it! While it wasn't anywhere close to being completed, both Ben & mom agreed that it's not bad! I thought it tasted like wine and was disappointed. :)

Then, Ben got to combine two of his favorite things: power tools & wine. Ben had to get all the carbon dioxide bubbles out of the wine so they gave him a power drill with a special attachment on it and he spun and he spun and he spun for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, Joshua watched happily for a few minutes and then decided it was time to entertain everyone in the building with his range of facial expressions and his contagious laughter.

Josh at Casa Vin'Arte from Jamie Nodine on Vimeo.

After Ben was done spinning, he added the rinsed off oak chips back in (to simulate aging in oak barrels) and put his baby to bed to rest for another three weeks until it's time for the next step.
Night night, little one. Daddy loves you. :)