Reflections of Karma Vista

Karma Vista Vineyards - Reflections

BODHISATTVA, WON'T YOU TAKE ME BY THE HAND

KARMA: the great things that happen from the little things you do; the echo of the

vibrations you create.

VISTA: view from a distance; horizon; perspective; vision.

        People come into the winery and ask, "Why Karma?" "Why Vista"? "Why are the
        vineyards planted north and south? "How long does it take to grow grapes?" "What's in
        this Riesling?" "Why is the sky blue?" "Where do babies come from?" "What is the
        meaning of life?"

        To which we often respond, "You ask far too many questions. Relax grasshopper, and
        enjoy the moment."   There is a zen saying, "If you want to know all the answers, ignore
        all the questions." At least I think it's a zen saying. If not, it should be.

        So who are we at Karma Vista, and what makes us different? We are Joe and Sue
        Herman, and we represent the latest in 150 years and six generations of Hermans who
        have grown fruit in and around these hills in southwest Michigan. As a rule, most new
        wineries are started by millionaires who don't know anything about grape growing but
        figure, "How hard can it be to learn?" We, on the other hand, are grape growers who
        know nothing about being millionaires but figure, "Hey, how hard can it be to learn?" No
        difference.

        Sometimes it is easier to describe yourself in terms of what you are not. At Karma Vista
        we are not....

far from Chicago...about 90 minutes with a good tail wind.

in California...although many have said they feel like they are when
they walk in.

wine snobs...we have only two rules - enjoy the moment,
enjoy the wine.

in France...although many have said they feel like they are
when they walk in.

the greatest winery since prohibition...alright, maybe no one has
said we are, but we're still very young.

        Please send us your photos from your visit to Karma Vista and we will add them to
        to this page of our web site. See you soon.

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Joe & Sue

Karma Vista Vineyards & Winery
6991 Ryno Road
Coloma, MI 49038

Hours
Open: 11am - 5pm Monday, Wednesday thru Saturday
12pm - 5pm Sunday
Closed: Tuesday

Phone: 1-269-468-WINE (9463)
Email: [email protected]

Last Edited: 04/01/04
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