First Place
GB Wine Educator Shannon B reads FIRST PLACE
FIRST PLACE: Alissa Leenher, Austin, TX
He retraces the steps of those that came before him
Balancing the yoke of four generations
Sorrows of the past, visions of the future
Early blossoms awaken on pear trees
Bud break, Energy pooled
Bark pulling away, ready for growth
The time for grafting
A merger of strength and resistance
New Hope at Rhinefarm
He retraces the steps of those that came before him
Balancing the yoke of five generations
Replanting the past, visions of the future
Hues of fruit are changing
Prune the tested vine,
Flesh develops, the yield is set
The time of Veraison
Forging toward fruition
New Hope at Rhinefarm
He retraces the steps of those that came before him
Balancing the yoke of six generations
Honoring the past, visions of the future
Toasted leaves curl on tired vines
Energy poured into fruit
Bursting on the vine
The time for harvest has come
Inspiration, Innovation flourish
New Hope at Rhinefarm
