in honor of venus in taurus (her home planet of pleasure), pour into yourself with
@drinkdemi happening tomorrow night 4/10 6-8pm
@newlovecity_ ✨i wanted to share a lil piece of why bringing this offering to life is near and dear to my heart.
i grew up on a vineyard! 120 acres of open land, i spent my childhood quite literally running through the vines, listening to the sound of coyotes howl at night. my parents knew nothing about making wine and taught themselves everything after rolling the dice and moving from long beach to san miguel, california. my dad tended to the land, my mom designed all the labels. there’s a longer story to how running a family business took a toll on them, but that’s for another time. over the years, i’ve had to reevaluate my relationship to wine, take breaks, tell my mom a million times, no i do not want to work in the wine business. move from the countryside to the city and carve my own path.
a couple of years ago, after an extremely taxing divorce, my mom sold the vineyard, held onto the biz and is still producing wine
@lionspeakwine . there is an art to making wine. it is labor of love. working with the earth, the crops wholly dependent on the seasons, harvest, production, distribution. when shared around a table with good company, delicious food, laughter, dance, vulnerability - a good glass of wine reminds me to savor the moment. it’s not the only way but it is a joy for me to continue to learn about the art of winemaking from friends who also appreciate the craft.
so from my vineyard kid heart to yours, you’re cordially invited to join us tomorrow for an evening to tap into your senses and raise a glass to honoring the sweetness and beauty of life, against the odds, against the systems that continue to threaten our collective joy. ❤️
