The wine barrel. We put our wine in, we capped it off, and we said a big prayer. We have never done anything like this before. Up to this point, it has been a constant struggle. The wine has needed us. We have been nurturing it, cuddling with it, telling it that everything is going to be okay. But now, we have to say goodbye. We have to let go. We have to give it the time and space it needs to find itself. We are no longer in control. Time is. And what’s worse is that we have so many unknowns.
The unknowns, you ask? Sure, like how long will it take? When will we know that it is “done“? What does “done” even mean? What is happening in there? What processes is our baby going through? How much different will it be when it comes out than when it went in? Will we still recognize it? Will it still have the most beautiful and intriguing nose or will that have been changed into something different? Will we be proud of the end result? Or will we have just spent $2,000 on a home-made red wine vinegar?
Whatever comes of it, we have learned and grown so much ourselves. We surely don’t know everything there is to know about winemaking, but then, who does? Nor would we ever want to. Part of the intrigue in life is the unknown. What will come of our actions? The only way to know is to find out. Theories are only that. Live life, don’t be afraid of what’s to come, don’t shy away from an adventure just because you don’t know what might happen. Carpe Diem! And in the end, hold your head high and be proud of who you are and what you have done. Cheers!
The unknowns, you ask? Sure, like how long will it take? When will we know that it is “done“? What does “done” even mean? What is happening in there? What processes is our baby going through? How much different will it be when it comes out than when it went in? Will we still recognize it? Will it still have the most beautiful and intriguing nose or will that have been changed into something different? Will we be proud of the end result? Or will we have just spent $2,000 on a home-made red wine vinegar?
Whatever comes of it, we have learned and grown so much ourselves. We surely don’t know everything there is to know about winemaking, but then, who does? Nor would we ever want to. Part of the intrigue in life is the unknown. What will come of our actions? The only way to know is to find out. Theories are only that. Live life, don’t be afraid of what’s to come, don’t shy away from an adventure just because you don’t know what might happen. Carpe Diem! And in the end, hold your head high and be proud of who you are and what you have done. Cheers!
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