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Harvest 2010

Harvest 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

The harvest is over. All the 2010 grapes are in.Hands holding a perfect cluster of dark purple grapes, showing the optimal ripeness and quality achieved in the 2010 harvest. The final day for us was Tuesday October the 26th. We have 20 hectares which is equal to 50 acres of vines. Aerial view of vineyard blocks during harvest seasonThis is what we have worked for all year.

You can look out over all the rows and know that each vine will produce one bottle.Multiple grape clusters hanging from mature grapevine The grapes are in perfect condition and at optimal ripeness. Vineyard rows heavy with grapes during autumn harvestAfter having the grapes removed, the vines look lighter.Vineyard rows after harvest showing bare vine trunks and remaining green foliage, with the ground showing evidence of the completed harvest.

The crew heads out with their clippers and baskets.Workers harvesting grapes in vineyard rows during autumn harvest season They all but disappear into the vines. Workers picking grapes among green vines in vineyardOnly the carriers are visible from the distance.

The tractor brings back the loads of grapes and they go through the de-stemmer.Worker emptying grape harvest basket into collection bin

I think even the stems have their own beauty. Close-up view of organic moss and vineyard floor ecosystem

All of the grapes are sorted by the team. Two workers collaborating on grape processing during harvest

We have long days, with no days off, but smiles abound. Smiling worker in striped shirt taking break during harvest

Finally the grapes are put into the vats were the vinification will begin.

The 2010 vintage is going to be exceptional.Ripe purple grape cluster ready for harvest on vine

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