I'm not sure where this year is going but it is flying by. Somehow the vines have gone from this. To this. To this. To this. To this. To this. Harvest time. My photo as the tractor and trailer filled with grapes drives by. Thanks to my wonderful husband Bob for taking these two photos.… Continue reading Harvest 2018 begins
I noticed when we were out driving the other day that the grapes in other vineyards had started to turn red or purple if you like. I haven't walked amongst the red varieties here lately so Sunday morning I wandered off to see what I would find. The early morning light was spectacular. Look at… Continue reading A tint of what’s to come
It was a gorgeous morning here today. Cooler with a light breeze. Perfect for a stroll in the vineyard under the early morning sunlight. Yummy almonds. This vine is reaching for the sun! Grapes equal wine. Is this heaven? Wild blackberries are growing. The figs are looking good. A defiant stand! Check out where… Continue reading Saturday morning stroll in the vineyard
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.
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
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