News about wine making and wine appreciation by our Deaf fellows and friends, news not about people
Editor: Rusty Wales, the vintner of Prince of Wales wines
Webmaster: Bobby Skedsmo, the creator of the Estate of Skedsmo wines
Wine Quotation:
"Let us drink the juice divine,
The gift of Bacchus, god of wine"
Anacreon, Greek poet, (c. 570-480 B.C.)
Editor Rusty's Rap:Support Your Alma Mater,
Make Your Own Label for Your School
Bobby and Rusty made their own wine, Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Franc Icewine, respectively. We came up with the names for our wine from our high school colors, Scarlet and Gray (California School for the Deaf Riverside). The picture on the label is the furry, lovable baby bear Cub, our adorable "bear" mascot. The artwork was done by alumnus Mike Cardinale. The wine was a big hit at the party where many alumni attended . . .
Wine Making:
Welch's Grape Juice was used in our experiment for demo at Deaf StompFest. A package of yeast (used for making bread) was added to this Welch's 32-oz jar. Fermentation began right there and you are making wine, cheap wine! Warning: if you don't have an air-lock, then don't do it at your home; it may explode if you put back the top cap to seal the jar too tightly!
Fun Fact:Wine Pairing, Lamb dinner with What?
Our Deaf Irish Chef from Austin, Texas, Kurt Ramborger, at Deaf StompFest 2012 met with Rusty Wales, the Deaf Grapevine editor, Dick Ramborger, Kurt's father and Mark McCrory, the host at the Deaf StompFest 2012. They had a Marilyn Monroe wine chosen but they picked the wrong one to pair with a lamb dinner, but we liked the sexy Label, tho. Enjoy this humorous video, along with other StompFest activities!
( see the video at the end of this eNewsletter )
News in the Deaf Community:
Deaf StompFest 2012 took place in Riverside. Over 100 fans and crew came to see the contest among the classes from California School for the Deaf who will soon celebrate their 50th year anniversary graduation at CSDR. New experience of stomping grapes for us the selected classmates are Skippy Mangum, David Dobrovech, Adrienne Cleva Kitson, Mickey Pohl with coaches, Rusty Wales, Dick Ramborger and Mark McCrory. See the actions in our DG video below.
(photos and videos by the courtesy of Paul Stefurak, Skippy Mangum and Bobby Skedsmo)
Announcement:
Deaf StompFest 2013 in Washington State, where great vineyards grow and produce great wines. Harvest Time is in September/October and enjoy many side tours including visiting 5 to 10 wineries one afternoon! One of many possible wineries to visit: Rusty Grape Vineyards which offers ten, TEN barrels so you may have the chance to experience actual grape stomping. Go to its link and imagine yourself in a wine festival, the way Bacchus, the god of wines, would have liked: http://rustygrape.com/( some sections are under construction )
FYI . . . important: Rusty Wales does NOT own that vineyard; it is purely coincidental with these names!
More details will be included in next edition, the exact dates of tour package to be announced. Stay tuned!
