Hello from Extremadura...

[foxenburg]

My wife and I are retired...bought a smallholding (8 acres) in a remote part of Spain a few years ago...only because it had a good view. We couldn't decide what, if anything, to do with the land...but we drilled a borehole and decided to plant some vines. A few years on, we make an OK wine...but struggle to sell in an overtraded market. But there's an enjoyable rhythm to growing and harvesting vines.

 

[ChuckD]

Welcome. That is a beautiful view indeed!

 

[GSMChris]

Spectacular views… welcome to WMT!

 

[NewfieMike]

WOW ! Beautiful view is right !

Welcome

 

[Rice_Guy]

welcome to WMT

You have me jealous on two parts. A nice place to retire and Spain has traditional knowledge on what works for making quality wine.

 

[ibglowin]

Wow!

Welcome aboard!

 

[Mekpdue]

Your land choice was a wise one. It is beautiful. Welcome to WMT

 

[Christopher Anderson]

My wife and I are retired...bought a smallholding (8 acres) in a remote part of Spain a few years ago...only because it had a good view. We couldn't decide what, if anything, to do with the land...but we drilled a borehole and decided to plant some vines. A few years on, we make an OK wine...but struggle to sell in an overtraded market. But there's an enjoyable rhythm to growing and harvesting vines.

Welcome to WMT. Beautiful view. Why sell your wine? The point is to enjoy the journey. I know some who sell their grapes to others and make a little wine for themselves. Competing with the "Bigboys" without lots of experience and luck can lead to frustration. May on this forum I have followed have been making wine for lots of years. Every year is different, and everyone learns. Steel sharpens steel and the more one learns the better (hopefully) one becomes in their choses endeavor.
then again there are golfers who after 20 years of playing still slice and can't put. but they enjoy the game anyway.

 

[sour_grapes]

Wow and welcome!

 

[Cedar Hill]

Welcome!

 

[foxenburg]

Thank you, everyone, for the warm welcome. I am here to learn and look forward to reading the contributions.

 

[Jovimaple]

Welcome to WMT!

 

[David Violante]

Welcome to WMT!