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The way we’ve chosen to tell this story is a little different.

First off, we want to say a big ‘thank you’ to Kevin Calabro at Hyena Records for
allowing TPWFU to use the fierce music you hear. It’s by The Frank and Joe Show.
Their playing adds so much to this piece — thanks to Frank and to Joe.

In 2003, we were lucky enough to be in France, in Provence, in the area known
as the Var. The Bieler family was very gracious in allowing us to photograph
their harvest, their vendange. Harvesting grapes is hard work, but with hand
harvested grapes and extraordinary care Château Routas was producing
highly regarded wines. Most notably, their rosé and their reds.

In 2005, the Bielers decided to sell their successful vineyard, but don’t think the
Bielers are out of the wine business.

Charles Bieler has been busy building Three Thieves into a California powerhouse
and has recently been working with Paul Newman’s Own to introduce wine into
Newman’s charitable circle.

We will always remember the time we spent at Château Routas.

Long Island, New York has a long history of producing wine and today it’s
again a respected wine region. Shinn Estate Vineyards, on the North Fork,
is recognized as a leading producer, not only for the quality of their wines,
but also for their farming practices. Along with being great stewards of their
land, Barbara Shinn and David Page are making outstanding Bordeaux-style
wines–on the east coast, no less.

They are no strangers to food and wine. They met in Berkeley, California
when both were in the food business. They came east and opened Home,
a restaurant in New York City. Their efforts received kudos as early
proponents of local food and wine. (They have since sold their interest in
the restaurant.)

Not only is their vineyard a manicured gem, but their guesthouse (with
four perfect rooms) is the only place to stay on a vineyard property on the
North Fork. And the best thing? Breakfast by the fantastic David Page.

The People Who Feed Us would like to thank Steve Lewis for his
brilliant music for this piece.

Shot at Shinn Estate Vineyards, Mattituck, New York.