Christmas at BOW...

So it really is Christmas at BOW! The big tree is up and the little loft tree is ready for the ornaments that you can bring in and hang in exchange for a free basic tasting. The winery is now decorated with fresh greens and gold and burgundy globes reflecting the light of the high surrounding windows. When the shinny balls turn they throw points of sunshine . The ornaments seem alive, casting motes of mirth across the walls and floors, beckoning our cheer. These days we often hear our guests catch their breaths when they enter BOW; the ornaments are everywhere and to me they look like stars dancing in the firmament.

This season passes from the harvest turkey so quickly giving way to snow covered boughs. Yet as it grows colder each passing day the winery grows ever more warm and welcoming. The coffee and cocoa and hot cider are out with the day's papers of record so that folks can sit and enjoy and remain awhile. There is the wireless internet and some bring their office time inside to infuse with our wine. They are the smart ones. The patio fire pits and chiminea are lit and when the wind isn't blowing groups gather round taking in the smell of walnut and oak and poplar in the smoke on the air.Funny how the coldest season is also the warmest at Barrel Oak Winery....