Time flies when you are having fun

Another three weeks went by without a blog post.  Believe me that it’s not for lack of things to tell you all about.  So… here is an update of what’s been happening in my world.

Running Brook
Harvest began the last week of September and finished just a few days ago.  This was a challenging year due to massive rain just a few days prior to the grapes being ready for harvest.  Still I feel that we did well for the most part.  It’s too early to tell for sure but the young wines taste very promising.  This year we made a new wine… a white/rose wine of Pinot Noir.  I’m excited to see how this wine will turn out.

The Old Job
Two weeks ago I left my previous “real” job for a new company.  As a goodbye "treat", my boss took me to visit Jewell Towne Vineyards, a winery that falls in the New Hampshire/Massachusetts border… literally.  Also, the people that I worked with so closely for 5 ½ years gave me an expensive bottle of Burgundy wine as a gift.  They all signed the label which makes the content of the bottle irrelevant.  They could have done the same with a bottle of “cheapo” wine and it would have felt as special to me.  I will keep this bottle for a long time as a reminder of how lucky I was to work with such special people.  I will miss them.

The New Job
From telecommunications equipment to Audio Visual equipment.  Completely different product and technology but very interesting stuff nonetheless.  A considerable change for sure, including an all MAC computer environment.  Speaking of change… my new company’s slogan is “NOW YOU CAN”.  They've had this slogan for three years now.  Newly elected president Barack Obama’s campaign slogan was “YES WE CAN”.  What a coincidence.  Interestingly enough, tax break or not, 95% of Americans cannot afford the product that my new company designs and sells.  I’m not making any political statement here, I’m just saying…

Travessia
Last Tuesday was an historical day for me personally.  I received the winery permit approval from the Massachusetts Alcohol and Beverage Control Commission.  This was the last permit required in order for me to start producing and selling wine.  It was a long wait involving a lot of paperwork and a considerable investment.  Now the ball is in my court.  My to do list is very long and there are some major items to accomplish before I can actually open the winery for business and start selling wine.  I’m shooting for an opening day sometime prior to the holidays in December.  With only about 4 to 5 weeks left, I honestly don't know for sure if this will be possible.  I’ll keep you posted.

Comments

[Carla]

Hey Marco,
Congrats on the new job! You must be so excited to be so close to seeing your dream come to life! I am heading up there in February, I will pass by! I will put you on my list of places to visit.. right after Vetu!!
Tell your girls I say hello, and can't wait to see them again!

[Carla A.]

Marco,
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so happy for you!

We must celebrate this weekend. :)