tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39393223426621606392024-03-05T00:38:49.703-05:00Chronicles of the Long Shot FarmThe Long Shot Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02585328217118027510noreply@blogger.comBlogger488125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-85989921719380805772019-12-25T23:56:00.003-05:002019-12-25T23:56:56.079-05:00Our Blog has Moved!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cork is a sustainably harvested product that is natural, renewable and recyclable. Cork forests support high levels of biodiversity and prevent desertification in the Mediterranean region , where most of these forests are found. Additionally, cork oak trees store carbon in order to regenerate their bark. According to WWF, a harvested cork oak tree absorbs up to five times more carbon than one that is not, and cork forests absorb millions of tons of CO2 each year. With a global decline in the natural cork use for wine, cork trees are being lost and countries are experiencing desertification, which also threatens the habitats of some critically endangered species, like the Iberian Lynx in Portugal.<br />
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Let's start with a brief summary of the types of wine bottle closures:<br />
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Natural Corks<br />
Natural cork has several advantages, it is a natural product, it is porous and traditionalists will say that cork creates the perfect oxygen/wine ratio for cellar aging. The oxygen transfer rate of natural cork is approximately 0.0179 mg/L or between 3.00 and 6.83 micrograms of O2/day. Cork is also recyclable and cork forests contribute to biodiversity and prevent desertification of the Mediterranean region. A high quality cork offers long term aging potential, though with very high end wines it is recommended to re-cork after 25 years, as the cork will start to fail at that time.<br />
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But there are some major disadvantages, including problems with leakage as well as sources of off-odors. Leakages can be caused by structural imperfections of the cork itself, of it could be caused by wrongly aligning the cork and bottle during the corking process. Rapid temperature changes may also cause leakage. Another serious problem with cork is the possibility of off odors, including TCA (Trichloroanisole), as well as microbial growth from a variety of sources.<br />
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Concerns about structural imperfections of corks as well as cork taints have been the major reason for the development of alternative closures.<br />
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Synthetic Corks<br />
Synthetic corks are inexpensive, they are consistent and they will never have the taint issues of real cork. They can also be used without the need for new bottling equipment. However, plastic allows the diffusion of oxygen at varying levels, ranging from 0.0052 cc/day to 0.0076 cc/day, while other evaluations of synthetic cork show diffusion from 5.7 to 13.99 micrograms of O2/day. Oxidation of wines under a synthetic cork can be observed as early as in a year, though ongoing research is addressing this issue. Plastics are not generally a renewable resource.<br />
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Screw Caps<br />
Metal screwcaps are a major alternative to cork when it comes to closures. The metal cap itself is not the actual closure; rather the bottle is sealed with a plastic foam pad that is either lined with saran and a tin layer, or saranex only. A main advantage of these closures is that they are very consistent; they are great at retaining SO2 and they minimize oxidation. They are pilfer proof, and eliminate the need for a cork screw. There is no risk of TCA and the bottles do not need to lie on their sides.<br />
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There is some research suggesting that screw caps may lead to reduction in wine (the opposite of oxidation.) And there is still disagreement as to the aging potential of wine closed with a screw cap. Another disadvantage is the cost of investing in a capping machine, which starts around $8000. The various types of screw caps in the market are not standardized so a capping machine is specific to one type of screw cap only.<br />
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"Engineered" or "Technical" Corks<br />
A technical or engineered cork is basically made of shredded natural cork that is then “glued” back together and molded into the traditional cork shape. This type of cork provides all the advantages of natural cork, but eliminates the problems of cork taint (from musty smells to TCA) and inconsistencies with oxygen permeation caused by technical imperfections. Different grades of cork are used in this process, which - just as with the natural cork - influences the number of years that the cork is guaranteed for. This typically ranges from 2, 3, 5 and 10 years.<br />
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Regarding overall market perceptions, cork closures are still the preferred method of closures in the US for all wines, but even in countries where alternative closures are well accepted, many wineries opt to use traditional cork closures.<br />
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When deciding about the best wine closure, the overall environmental impact should not be underestimated! Cork is a sustainably harvested product. It is produced primarily by the Cork Oak (Quercus suber), but the tree does not get cut down in order to harvest the cork. The cork oak is the only tree, where all the bark can be stripped without harming the trunk. Harvesting cork starts when a tree is around 30 years old, and is repeated every 10 years or so - for about 200 years per tree.<br />
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We know that by using natural cork, we are helping save cork trees in Portugal, across Europe, and in the Mediterranean region!<br />
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Here are some links where you can learn more about how corks are sustainably harvested and the importance of cork trees:<br />
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Cork Forest Conservation Alliance<br />
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"Save a Tree, Use Real Cork" The New York Times, 2013<br />
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Cork Quality CouncilThe Long Shot Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02585328217118027510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-5937608895382370662019-03-24T19:02:00.000-04:002019-10-10T02:11:24.999-04:00First Weekend Open 3/23<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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beautiful out but it is windy. The deck is ready, the tasting room is buzzing with anticipation and cars are in the parking lot at 4:51. The Winery is finally opening to the public.</div>
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Friday evening started out beautiful but the weather became so cold and windy that is was impossible to enjoy a drink on the deck. However, many guests enjoyed a brief peak at the view. As a result everyone was inside. There were not enough chairs so Tina brought her own dining room chairs over from the house. People lined the hallways, the bar, and just stood around holding drinks and balancing their flights.Speaking of flights…they weren’t something that we were originally going to pursue. But by 6 o’clock someone had asked about them, and by 7 we were out of dishes. Saturday morning a quick run to the restaurant store secured more flight boards and glasses. We are selling flights for $10 now and it’s a great way to taste 4 of our wines.</div>
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No one was really sure what to expect. Will people just stop in, buy something and leave? Will people want samples? Should we do free samples? Will people hang out? Will anyone even come? But by Sunday the Weyants were relieved to learn that all of their hard work over the past decade had culminated in a successful opening weekend.<br />
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The Winery has a sign! It was designed by Samantha and cut out of steel by Agar Welding Service and Steel Supply with a plasma cutter. Jeff, Zach, and Lars sunk 4×4’s into the ground, attached the metal sign and added a board below with our opening hours. The bottom portion of the sign was printed by Vispronet. Come check it out!</div>
Samantha Weyant Shafferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00784145296890657998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-21992783479514866512019-01-19T21:47:00.000-05:002019-04-16T00:28:25.118-04:00Finishing the Bar TopWe had purchased a large, live edge, unfinished slab of wood to use for the bar top. After rough sanding it with a belt sander, we finished it by hand-sanding, using finer and finer sandpaper between applying coats of high gloss polyurethane. We started off with 80 grit sandpaper and at the end we were using 800 grit sandpaper! It took about 30 coats of polyurethane and sanding (we lost track of the exact number) over a period of two months. But it was so worth it:<br />
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<br />The Long Shot Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02585328217118027510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-61384623404745078062018-10-14T22:09:00.000-04:002019-01-03T11:17:54.150-05:00Sign InstalledSammy designed the sign for the winery which was produced by a local welding shop, <a href="http://agarwelding.com/" target="_blank">Agar Welding</a>. We installed it this weekend:<div>
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The Long Shot Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02585328217118027510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-80118724640811444862018-09-15T20:04:00.000-04:002019-01-03T12:12:51.012-05:00Concord HarvestWe are in the middle of harvesting our Concord grapes - and ever so thankful for the large walk-in cooler that allows us to store the grapes before crushing them.<br />
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<br />Samantha Weyant Shafferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00784145296890657998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-25626903817538767182018-06-30T23:23:00.000-04:002018-07-10T23:32:14.337-04:00HVAC and DishwasherWe are happy to report that the future tasting room now boasts a heating and cooling system, which we promptly turned to cooling. It is amazingly quiet and works great.<br />
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<br />Samantha Weyant Shafferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00784145296890657998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-46060998973587639022018-06-24T19:04:00.000-04:002019-01-03T11:43:52.075-05:00Deck Railing FinishedWe chose wire, rather than wood, for the deck railing to offer a better view of the vineyard. Installation was finished today and it looks amazing.<br />
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Progress continues this week, as the handicap ramp is taking shape. The decking boards, posts and railings were installed on the ramp, which will end with a cemented landing. The deck also has a railing as of this week, and a door from the future tasting room to the deck was added. <br />
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•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1/3 cup cocoa powder (I use Hershey's dark chocolate)<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3/4 teaspoon salt<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 cup water<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>2 cups all purpose flour (I use King Arthur)<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 and 3/4 cups sugar<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1.5 teaspoons baking soda<br />
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•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1/2 cup sour cream<br />
•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
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1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Pre-heat oven to 350 F and thoroughly butter and flour a Bundt cake pan<br />
2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Combine butter, cocoa, salt and water in a small pot, and heat on medium, stirring frequently until butter is melted (don't overheat). Set aside to cool a bit<br />
3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Sift the flour, baking soda and sugar into a large mixing bowl (I use a KitchenAid with whisk for this cake)<br />
4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Add about half of the melted butter mixture to the flour mix and start whisking until combined, then slowly add the remaining butter mixture<br />
5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Add the eggs, one at a time<br />
6.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Add the sour cream and vanilla<br />
7.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Whisk until the batter is smooth (may need to scrape the bottom of the bowl with a spatula to make sure it is all blended together)<br />
8.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake in center of oven for about 40 - 45 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean. (my oven takes 44 minutes) Try not to over-bake it.<br />
9.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Place pan on cooling rack, and let cool down - about 15 minutes or so, before inverting onto cake plate. Let cake cool some more.<br />
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The Long Shot Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02585328217118027510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-47735318045931053852018-05-26T21:06:00.000-04:002018-06-12T22:08:51.192-04:00Wine Label Design Finishing TouchesSamantha has been working hard on finalizing our wine labels. The general design and layout had been done for a while, but we had to get the labels sized correctly to fit our various bottle shapes, and we had to meet the specs of the printer. The draft labels have been printed on two different types of paper so that we could see how well each holds up. We actually made the bottles wet and put them in the refrigerator, and submersed them in ice water buckets to test the paper. Now that we have all this done, we are submitting each label for approval to the<a href="https://www.ttb.gov/labeling/colas.shtml" target="_blank"> TTB</a>.<br />
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The Long Shot Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02585328217118027510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-89133523330450837442018-05-07T22:55:00.000-04:002018-05-07T22:55:05.382-04:00Tasting Room Nearly FinishedJust realized that we had not posted any pictures of the nearly finished tasting room - so here we go:<br />
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The Long Shot Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02585328217118027510noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-86064298196796981192018-04-29T22:34:00.000-04:002018-05-02T23:35:59.767-04:00Mulching the Vineyard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The weather finally got warmer and dried out the ground enough to use the mulch spreader in the vineyard. Its the finishing touch after the first round of pruning:<br />
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<br />The Long Shot Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02585328217118027510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-82452517771250335442018-04-21T20:17:00.000-04:002018-05-02T23:23:09.373-04:00Trimming BlackberriesThis year we did not start trimming blackberries until the initial grape pruning was done. But luckily the days are getting longer ... and a bit warmer :)<br />
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<br />The Long Shot Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02585328217118027510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-53023620602474217712018-04-13T22:02:00.003-04:002018-05-04T00:40:48.681-04:00Parking Lot and Driveway WorkAfter all the excavating work, 6 truckloads of shale were spread out and then covered with 4 truckloads (about 86 tons) of gravel. After all this was done, a heavy roller pressed everything into place - and voilà - we have a driveway!<br />
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Samantha Weyant Shafferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00784145296890657998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939322342662160639.post-7428669675888728222018-04-12T20:29:00.000-04:002018-05-02T22:08:32.345-04:00Tourism Grant Awarded from CAEDCWe are so excited and thankful to have been awarded a Tourism Product Development Grant from the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation. The official press release was issued today:<br />
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<i>Media Contact: Kristen Rowe</i><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">CAEDC Tourism Grant Helps Fund First Winery at a Vineyard in Cumberland County</span></i></b><br />
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<i>CUMBERLAND VALLEY, PA (April 12, 2018) - The Winery at the Long Shot Farm was awarded a Tourism Product Development Grant from the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) for $74,550. The grant is for the addition of a tasting room to this farm winery located just north of Carlisle at 1925 McClures Gap Rd., Carlisle. They plan to open the tasting room by Summer 2018.</i><br />
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<i>The Winery at the Long Shot Farm is Cumberland County's first winery with their own vineyard, offering estate bottled wine. "We have been growing grapes and berries in the Cumberland Valley for many years, and we are so thankful for the generous support from CAEDC, allowing us to share our passion for making wine," said Tina Weyant, co-owner of the family-owned and operated winery.</i><br />
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<i>Nestled at the base of North Mountain and surrounded by farmland, The Winery features a picturesque view of the Cumberland Valley. The tasting room and production area are housed in a renovated stone and wood barn dating back to the early 1800’s, and a large deck will overlook the vineyards and pond allowing visitors to enjoy their glass of wine and the view. All grapes and most of the fruit are grown on the premises, taking advantage of the unique agricultural resources of the Cumberland Valley, and using sustainable agricultural practices. </i><br />
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<i>The Winery will be specializing in traditional wines, produced from hybrid and vinifera grapes as well as “country” style wines made from other fruits. The initial selection will include varietals such as Chambourcin, Chardonel, Concord and Vidal Blanc grape wines as well as Blackberry and Apple fruit wines. As production increases, a wider variety of wines will be offered including dry and semi-dry hybrid and vinifera wines and sweeter Concord and Niagara wines. </i><br />
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<i>Visitors will be able to stroll through the vineyard on their own, have a picnic (bring your own food) or participate in a vineyard and winery tour. They anticipate offering educational events such as a forum for home-winemakers, wine tasting tips, and painting classes and social events like book-clubs and knitting groups in the future.</i><br />
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<i>"We are very excited to assist with the opening of the first vineyard winery in the County," said Valerie Copenhaver, CAEDC Senior Director of Marketing & Tourism. "The Cumberland Valley is already becoming a destination for breweries and distilleries, and to be able to add a locally-sourced winery to that mix only elevates our offerings."</i><br />
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<i>The Winery at the Long Shot Farm will be part of the Cumberland Valley Beer Trail. Learn more here. CAEDC also assisted the Winery with a letter of support for a USDA Value-Added Producer Grant in 2016 to finish and bottle their wine.</i><br />
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<i>To learn more about grant and low-interest loan options for tourism-related projects, please contact Valerie Copenhaver at 717-240-7193 or valerie@visitcumberlandvalley.com.</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">About CAEDC</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>CAEDC is Cumberland County’s authorized agency charged with leveraging and promoting Cumberland Valley’s economic development and tourism assets to drive growth, create jobs and improve the quality of life. Offices are located at 53 W. South Street, Carlisle PA. For more information, visit www.cumberlandbusiness.com and www.visitcumberlandvalley.com.</i></span><br />
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