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From Vine to Wine – WPC

“Give me wine to wash me clean of the weather-stains of cares”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

VINE BEFORE WINE

This week’s challenge “Against All Odds” brought to my mind the amazing transformation of vine to wine, and all of the things that have to go well in order to create the magic of a wonderful vintage.

FRUIT OF THE VINE

“If we sip the wine, we find dreams coming upon us out of the imminent night”

D.H. Lawrence

Perfect weather, years of nurturing special vines, creative winemakers with amazing taste buds, just the right cask for the task, the right amount of time before bottling…..a list long enough to frighten even the most enthusiastic oenophile. And yet somehow it all comes together and the delicious results make it all worthwhile.

AGAINST ALL ODDS

“True love is like wine, it gets stronger with age.”

Fahid F. Ibrahim

The origins of wine are believed to predate written records and have been proven to go back as far as 4000 BC. It has persevered despite horrific insect infestations, dramatic swings in weather, and even here in the US, prohibition. Now THAT’s what I call “against the odds”.

Tags: vine, weekly photo challenge, Wine

42 thoughts on “From Vine to Wine – WPC”

AnchoredAdventureBlog on March 1, 2017 at 11:08 pm said:

Love the quotes, especially the one from Emerson 🙂 I think I’ll pour myself a glass of wine now!

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Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:56 pm said:

Ooooh I LOVE “brilliant” Sue, thanks so much. Close to my heart too Sue.

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- Dina on February 25, 2017 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  Close to my heart too, Tina. 🙂 Brilliant post with wonderful photos and, as always, great quotes! 🙂
  
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  - Tina Schell on February 26, 2017 at 8:23 am said:
    
    Thanks Dina – such an easy way to most people’s hearts – a good glass of wine!!
Photography Journal Blog on February 21, 2017 at 2:37 am said:

Nice choice for the challenge, I really like that first shot.

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks PJB, glad you enjoyed.
  
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april kanew on February 19, 2017 at 8:44 pm said:

wonderful shots…and words…thank u for the education….cheers!!!

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks April, my pleasure!
  
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Andrew Seal on February 19, 2017 at 1:24 pm said:

The perfect response – cheers 🙂

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:49 pm said:
  
  Wow – perfect – don’t see that often. Thanks Andrew.
  
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Jane Iwan on February 19, 2017 at 6:27 am said:

Nice post. Thanks for the interesting perspective on wine.

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jane – I know you’re one who appreciates a great grape 🙂
  
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sharonbuehler on February 19, 2017 at 6:20 am said:

It is pretty miraculous the way things may be transformed…and especially against all odds. Love the way Emerson gussied up “Gimme that wine.”

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:51 pm said:
  
  Amen Sharon!!
  
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Savita Shetty on February 19, 2017 at 4:45 am said:

Beautiful take on the topic. Fabulous pictures and ‘story of wine’.
https://thereflectionssite.wordpress.com/2017/02/19/against-the-odds/

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Savita
  
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Eduardo@Andaremos on February 19, 2017 at 1:21 am said:

Some varieties even thrive under really harsh conditions. Hope you enjoy a good glass every now and then.

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:51 pm said:
  
  Indeed I do Eduardo – and am sure you do too!!
  
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Ladybuggz on February 18, 2017 at 11:19 pm said:

I totally agree with Sue (above)! Great subject and a really good photo array! 🙂 T.

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:52 pm said:
  
  Many thanks T!
  
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larencev on February 18, 2017 at 10:12 pm said:

…….Now I am very thirsty!

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:52 pm said:
  
  LOL, hope you gave in to the urge GF!
  
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Linda Wyatt on February 18, 2017 at 5:28 pm said:

I am sure a myriad of takes on this theme… You have truly chosen a real metamorphosis … from vine to wine… I am sure beating many odds along the way. Wish I could partake!!L!

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks GF – the same is true for craft beer my friend!
  
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thirdeyemom on February 18, 2017 at 3:22 pm said:

Great post and I love wine!

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks Nicole, me too 🙂
  
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prior.. on February 18, 2017 at 3:10 pm said:

what a great take on the prompt, Tina. your words were succinct and this is such a fitting topic and then the two photos are perfect to show the before and after – and where was that wine tasting photo taken? just curious

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:54 pm said:
  
  Many thanks! The photo is from a wonderful vineyard in Mendoza in Argentina.
  
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  - prior.. on February 26, 2017 at 2:49 pm said:
    
    argentina? very bonita
Mitchell Lorens on February 18, 2017 at 2:52 pm said:

Excellent! I like this a lot!!

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:54 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Mitchell, glad you enjoyed.
  
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David on February 18, 2017 at 2:36 pm said:

Plus, there is a whole science behind winemaking – enology. Much of it is following from fermentation to blending to the aging process and how flavors come about. Of course, understanding the science does not ensure a good glass, or bottle, of wine.

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:54 pm said:
  
  Absolutely true David – and you’re right about the science part too!
  
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Jane Lurie on February 18, 2017 at 2:07 pm said:

Interesting wine facts, Tina. You should do a book and have your family oenophile narrate.

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:55 pm said:
  
  My family oenophile is counting the days until he can once again enjoy the fruits of the vine! Three weeks and counting!!
  
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Oh, the Places We See on February 18, 2017 at 12:22 pm said:

What a nice angle for this week’s theme! Love the stats and, of course, the quotes. But, oh those vines. Great job!

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:56 pm said:
  
  Many thanks – it was an interesting challenge wasn’t it?!
  
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  - Oh, the Places We See on February 23, 2017 at 7:09 am said:
    
    Yes, but you always make any challenge better with your takes on the subject.
Rupali on February 18, 2017 at 12:02 pm said:

Lovely.

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- Tina Schell on February 22, 2017 at 10:56 pm said:
  
  thanks very much Rupali
  
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Sue on February 18, 2017 at 11:44 am said:

Oh, brilliant take on the theme, and a subject close to my heart, Tina!

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