We started Sunday with a wander through the vineyards with Dani. It was a spectacular day with a gorgeous blue sky. Harvest is still happening here in the vineyard. They are now picking the reds. We were happy to see that there were still some of the grapes on the vines while we walked around.… Continue reading A walk in the vineyard with Dani
Grapes. Glorious grapes. I'm so glad that we arrived here in Spring so that we could experience the whole grape growing season. Not all grapes will make it to their destiny. Some are sacrificed for the health of the others. Most do make the cut. I like to think that they grow knowing their… Continue reading Grapes. Glorious grapes.
Harvest continues here in the vineyard. We've wandered around the vines and taken some photos and talked to the incredible hard-working crew. They probably wonder why this wacky American keeps showing up and taking photos of them working. I admire them working in the heat and handpicking all of these grapes. So daunting. The weather… Continue reading Harvest and the return of the relentless barker
We awoke yesterday morning to the sound of lots of activity in the vineyard. Tractors with trailers being towed behind. We quickly got ourselves out the door to see what was happening. Harvest has begun! So exciting!! We first came across this contraption spitting out the waste from the grape bunches. We walked through the… Continue reading Harvest has begun
Bob and I haven't had as many walks in the vineyard recently. A couple of reasons were our travelling and the heat wave here when we both returned. Believe me when I say we are always watching the changes as we are driving in or out of the village. It is getting to be an… Continue reading Look how the grapes have ripened
The Winery Woman 