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View fullsize Two things that never break down, our 1962 Massey Ferguson tractor and our resident vineyard philosopher Graham. Both working hard this week mulching under our vines in preparation for the next growing season. Picture 2: some new mulch vs. some vine
View fullsize 2.5m of red gold. That's as deep as we can dig, and it is beautiful rich red soil all the way down. The part of the mountain on which we are situated is the remnants of an extinct volcanic complex which erupted in several phases between 11-13 millio
View fullsize Back in the vineyard. We are spraying a mix of biodynamic preparations and micros nutrients to help the vines build up energy reserves for next year. Arguably, one of the most important times of the season is the weeks after picking before the leaves
View fullsize For weeks on end, we curse the clouds and shout bloody murder at passing flocks of birds. Now the grapes are picked we greet the rain like an old friend and delight in the afternoon birdsong.
View fullsize All hands on deck for our last pick. A vintage for the ages. 2024 harvest finishes with some beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon.
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View fullsize Cabernet Sauvignon basking in the morning sun. Have you ever seen a bluer sky? Perfect ripening conditions, only a few weeks to harvest.
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View fullsize Late evening strolls around the Cabernet Franc.
View fullsize Hiding in plain sight. Quail and Gamay. 🐤🍇 Seems like a natural combination. Neither are on the memu just yet......
View fullsize The mountain looking magical this evening.
View fullsize New cellar door ground prep done. Ready to start going up. P.s. how amazing is that soil colour.
View fullsize Young vines are thriving. Lots of rain and sunshine.
View fullsize Mid-summer magic.
View fullsize Great summer vibes in the vineyard.
View fullsize Summer in the country.
View fullsize Baby Gamay on the move skyward. First of them are up and outside the vine guards.
View fullsize Back out after all the rain. Vineyard is humming along.