Crush Season

In the world of winemaking, crush season arrives when grapes are ripe enough to harvest, ready to be made into wine. The vineyards fill with harvesters, swiftly picking proper clusters. Tractors, hauling thousands of newly-picked grapes, weave through country dirt roads, delivering the latest cuttings to expectant crush pads. Winemakers monitor vineyard yields and phenolic compositions to determine if their goals for this vintage are possible, as bins and bins of raw material arrive at...
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In the world of winemaking, crush season arrives when grapes are ripe enough to harvest, ready to be made into wine. The vineyards fill with harvesters, swiftly picking proper clusters. Tractors, hauling thousands of newly-picked grapes, weave through country dirt roads, delivering the latest cuttings to expectant crush pads. Winemakers monitor vineyard yields and phenolic compositions to determine if their goals for this vintage are possible, as bins and bins of raw material arrive at their cellar door. Everyone involved works tirelessly to create the very best wine possible. It's a time of anticipation, focus, strenuous physical labor, and optimism.Twenty-eight year old Oliva leaves the city to experience crush season firsthand. She signs up for an internship at Fiore Farms & Winery, intent on learning everything she can about grape growing and winemaking. But there's much more in store for her, as she finds herself swept up in a whirlwind of natural beauty, science, friendship, and lust.