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
It is still January, correct? Bob and I went for a walk in the vineyard on Saturday and there are so many things blooming. The fact that it was a warm day made it seem as if we had stepped right into Spring. I kept stopping and looking closely at the vines to see if… Continue reading Almond blossoms…oh my!
The first rain of the new year. That might not seem like a big deal but it is the first measurable rainfall we have had since the 20th of October! A few drops fell in November but nothing memorable. The rain started last night and has continued on and off. This makes my heart happy.… Continue reading A little rain did fall
So...a couple of weeks ago we noticed this tree. It looks different than other trees on the property and we were surprised (because of how different it looks) that we had not noticed it before. On our walks and driving out of the village we looked for its location. It is not visible from everywhere… Continue reading Reaching new heights
The vineyard is transitioning from Autumn to Winter. I had to capture these photos before the winter pruning is complete. How I will miss the light on the leaves. "I am struck by the simplicity of light in the atmosphere in the autumn, as if the earth absorbed none, and out of this profusion of… Continue reading Autumn sun on the vines
The Winery Woman 