Hello Friends,
First, there are so many people in our wine club family who are suffering right now—honestly, too many. My Dear Friends, we are here for you, and we are your biggest fans. We are rooting you along, and our hearts are open for you.
Your wine club is ready to pick up in the tasting room at 4 pm.
Our TGIF wine this week is the 2021 El Camino Syrah, and there is still time to add some to your shipment, which goes out on Monday. Let me know:)
I've included the wine club letter below, sent from a surprise writer.
So much love,
Sara
THIS WEEK'S TASTING ROOM HOURS:
Wednesday and Thursday 4-7ish
Friday 2-7ish
Saturday & Sunday 12-5ish
Dear Friends,
As summer ends, it's not so gentle a retreat. I find myself reflecting on the nature of change. Even though in this part of the country, we do not see a drastic change when the seasons pass, there is something so distinct and surreal about summer fading into fall. Every year, I am stunned by how quickly those warm, carefree summer nights turn into the rush that is autumn. For my family and I, harvest is always a hell of a time. Long days, and even longer nights. The way the sunlight looks differently through the trees around this time of year, it feels like the promise of new beginnings, and the end of yet another chapter.
Well, if you have not noticed, a different author is writing this wine club letter. I want to introduce myself formally; my name is Taylor Gummere, and I am Sara and Joey's daughter. I am a senior at Arizona State University, and I have a little bit of time on my hands, so I volunteered to take something off my mom’s plate. I’m feeling sentimental these days because everything is about to change. The idea of change has haunted me my whole life. I am only 20 years old, and change seems to come knocking on my door every couple of months. It's inevitable. Change can feel unsettling, like standing on the edge of something so tall that you can't even look down. The fear of what we might lose can overshadow the excitement of what's to come. Yet, in those very moments of uncertainty, I've learned that is when the most profound growth happens. In the uncomfortable spaces, we discover resilience and strength we didn't know we had.
Change is a chance to reinvent ourselves, to be whoever we want to be, to make our families, friends, and even our past selves proud, and to be grateful that we can redirect when something isn't working. Fall reminds us that there is a cycle, some security in that the best times and the worst times always come to an end. Being present and being able to adapt is the only thing we can do to survive. Amid the autumn rush, I hope this letter will give you the courage to embrace new experiences and recognize the beauty of this life, no matter how overwhelming it can get. I encourage you to give yourself grace and the freedom of choice when change comes knocking at your door.
Thank you for the opportunity to remind myself that change can be full of grace and opportunity. I am so grateful that you support our family business, my parents view you as part of our family. Also, we have a lot of great new wines, lol.
From Tempe, Arizona, with love,
Taylor Sky Gummere
