Gotcha! No, this isn't a prophetic post on the end times. I'll leave that up to what ever your personal belief system predicts. However, construction at Aaronap Cellars is rapidly coming to a close! The contractors installed the doors and trim earlier this week, including the massively heavy 2 hour fire door that the town required. Have to say that I'm impressed that the door is weighted & hung to gently close on its own without being pushed. The electricians came on Friday morning and completed the outlet, switches, lights, and fire/CO detector wiring. Friday afternoon, the floor was sealed. I selected a good old garage epoxy sealer with gravel grit on top to give some traction in case a little water or wine gets spilled. The guys went to it with gusto and in fact, didn't give the electricians time to finish the last wiring of the internet/phone outlet! There will have to be one last quick for the electricians next week to finish that.
Unfortunately, the floor is still curing so pictures will have to wait...until the plumbing is done and construction is finished! We're anticipating the plumbers to arrive Monday or Tuesday to install the sinks. A quick Board of Health in-construction inspection, and then it's up to me to move all the equipment back into the winery, hang the signage, fill the soap & towel dispensers, and we're ready for the final Board of Health inspection!
It's hard to believe, but I'm anticipating that we can start fermenting our first wines in early May. Our unique dessert wine, Forest Gold, will be first up, followed by a Sparkling Cranberry. Stay tuned for details!
Cheers,
Noel
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