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Grape Harvest
Central Kentucky and Washington County Residents recently enjoyed the third annual Wine Tasting hosted by the BPW (Business and Professional Women). Washington County wineries and/or wine makers were present to showcase their wines and allow attendees to sample the best of Washington County wines. And, while many enjoyed the wine - few understand the process, time, effort and energy it takes to bring that wine to the finished stages. This gallery is a "day in the life" of Washington County/Willisburg wine makers Eric and Kathy Ringo (Long Lick Vineyard) and Bob and Ann Karsner (Horseshoe Bend Winery). From harvest to wine pressing this is the journey from "Vine to Wine."

My very heartfelt thanks to Eric, Kathy, Bob and Ann for allowing me to follow them around for a day and a half to take these photos and for their patience in explaining the process to me. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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 > Empty wine bottles crowd the counter where Ann Karsner does her math and calculations. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
 > Eric and Kathy Ringo and Bob and Ann Karsner each own their own pieces of equipment for their respective vineyards, but they share their expertise, equipment and facilities with each other as well.  (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton.
 > Eric Ringo prepares a lid for placement on a vat of freshly processed grape juice or "musk." A tube placed in the lid allows Ringo to pump in air to pressurize the tank - a process that is part of the winemaking process. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
 > Eric Ringo places a lid on a vat of juice after stirring it while Bob Karsner prepares to pump air into the vat to pressurize it. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
 > Eric Ringo places a lid on one of the vats in the cool room. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
 > A clean vat is brought into the cool room. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
 > Eric Ringo attaches a valve to an empty vat before adding processed juice. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
 > The bottom of a cleaned vat. The vat must still be sterilized, but prior to even that - they're pretty clean. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
 > Eric Ringo takes a short break to cool off in the breeze coming through the doorway to the basement where the grapes are processed. The plastic strips in the doorway keep out bugs and insects, while keeping cool air in. The strips also allow people to walk back and forth from the basement to the outside without having to open and close doorways - much like a commercial refridgerated room. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
Empty wine bottles crowd the counter where Ann Karsner does her math and calculations. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
Empty wine bottles crowd the counter where Ann Karsner does her math and calculations. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
Empty wine bottles crowd the counter where Ann Karsner does her math and calculations. (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
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