When I was a little girl, my mother frequently read me the story of the Little Red Hen. The tale involves a hen who plants some seeds, grows some wheat, takes it to a mill and eventually bakes a loaf of bread. Throughout the story she asks for help, but the lazy dog, the sleepy cat and the noisy duck all answer “Not I.” At last the bread is ready and the hen asks, “Who will help me eat the bread?” “I will!” the animals say. But the little red hen won’t let them have any of her delicious bread. They didn’t help with the work, so they weren’t allowed to eat the tasty fruit of her efforts. I thought of that story last month while visiting Barrister Winery to witness the wine bottling process. Every year this small winery enlists the help of volunteers to bottle their wine. In addition to letting Barrister fans get a behind-the-scenes peek at how their favorite wine goes from barrel to bottle, owners Greg Lipsker and Michael White appreciate the extra hands during this busy time of year/Cindy Hval, SR. More here.

Question: Which wine is your favorite?