From mildew in Bordeaux (“the sea was angry that day, my friends!”) to wildfires in Australia (“maybe the dingo ate your baby?”) we cannot overstate how many things can go wrong in winemaking. That’s why, this month at Maxwell, we’re gathering round the Festivus pole for an Airing of the Grievances. We'll tell tales of drought (“no soup for you!”), frost (“I was in the pool!’), pests (“Newman!”), and more. Beyond the environment: winemaking can get derailed by family feuds, market fluctuations, endless regulations… yada yada yada. Serenity now, insanity later!

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So, this December, let’s toast to winemakers’ Feats of Strength. Because these wines are real, and they are spectacular.