It's going to rain tomorrow. Actually, its going to storm tomorrow.
As of last week, our harvest was still under 50% complete.
What happens to wine grapes when it rains? They get wet. If the rain only lasts for a day or two, the grapes will dry out and the harvest can continue. However, it the rain lasts for more then a day or two, the grapes are susceptible to rot. Also, the ground is wet and the tractors carrying the picking bins can't get into the vineyard.
This one looks like a 2 day storm. That's what we are banking on here. So we will be back in the fields collecting the grape bounty on THURSDAY.
My dad, typical of the high tech executive that sees a problem and wants to come up with a resolution, sends an email to one of our winemakers this morning saying "It's going to rain tomorrow. What's the plan?"
Our winemaker's answer? "Pray."
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