All of their grandfathers made wine by hand – quietly, patiently, with a kind of reverence that comes only from generations of tradition. If you’ve ever had the good fortune of knowing a grandparent, great-aunt, or uncle closely, you’ll understand the quiet lessons those relationships offer.
Yes, even if it sounds a little sentimental, they gave us more than just babysitting. They offered undivided time, made us feel like we belonged, and let us in on family secrets – recipes, rituals, ways of doing things that don’t appear in books. From them, we learned emotional steadiness, practical wisdom, and above all, respect.
