We survived the storm fairly well, this drain pipe being our biggest casualty. We had a couple of leaks, here and there, but all together we came through in top form.
Currently we are getting battered again by another windy storm; this one is a bit cooler as well. The rain is much needed and we are close to 100% of rainfall for the year-to-date!
Reconciliation
The activity in the cellar has really picked up this week.
The first task of the New Year is to take a physical inventory of our bulk (wine in barrel and tank) wine. This inventory is taken twice a year and serves to ensure my records are current and accurate. I use a database (Winemakers Database) to track day to day activities and inventory. Once I have taken a physical inventory it must be reconciled with the database. If I am doing my job well the two should line up, and low and behold this year things went swimmingly!
As of January 1 I am tracking 116 separate lots (including 835 barrels) and a total of 65,369 gallons. It actually sounds worse than it is! By keeping so many lots we are able to keep numerous variables separate and ensure the ultimate in quality.
Inventory and record keeping is a far from glamorous aspect of this business, yet it is an integral (and legally required) part of what I do on a daily basis.
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