As always, things are changing here in the vineyard. Do you see the difference between these two photos? They have started plowing the weeds (or flowers we just haven't met yet). They were/are growing...well...like weeds. Of course, the plowing means that the to-do list of the bees has been cut short. Oh, don't worry...their to-do… Continue reading As we meander through the vineyard
"I was just wandering past and thought..." "I should take the time to stop and smell the flowers." "Perhaps I also took a little nibble of the flowers...but there is no photograph to prove that so it must not have happened."
Thankfully the snow was very short-lived. It felt like Spring today. I hung clothes outside to dry...and they did. A sign of things to come. We were expecting a bit of rain today so I was thankful the I got at least one load of laundry to dry. When we opened the bedroom curtains this… Continue reading Purple Crocuses Under A Brooding Sky
Although it has been feeling every bit like Winter here this week there are wonderful signs of Spring around the vineyard. Bob and I bundled up and went for a walk on Thursday afternoon. We had had rain for a couple of days and Thursday there was snow falling in Barcelona...too close for comfort I… Continue reading A Winter’s Tale
Having moved to a vineyard we don't just want to live here we want to learn everything about the vines and how the wine is made. One of our first questions when we arrived was where are we allowed to walk/go. The answer...everywhere. I couldn't believe it as I figured we would not be allowed… Continue reading The art of the vineyard
The Winery Woman 