Posts Tagged ‘Harvest 2012’
Harvest 2012 – a sterling vintage so far!
February 21st, 2012 | Author: Jessica
Harvest arrived about two weeks ago on about the 3rd of February 2012.
It has been a fairly calm start with a perpetuating feeling of happiness for this vintage, which has presented itself royally thus far!
Compared to last year, which was a wet year, it has been smooth sailing all along and with one tank of Pinot noir already pressed and ready for maturation, the harvest is passing like a breeze.
Weather conditions have been superb. Only one spell of rain set us back on ripeness a touch, which meant that we now experience a slightly prolonged vintage. We expect to pick Sauvignon blanc, Riesling and Semillon soon.
Today we are harvesting Weisser Riesling grapes. It is a spectacular day out here today – a wind still, gorgeous sunny day with the cooling sea breeze, which will start blowing at around noon.
We marvel at this vintage year so far and in the cellar the Pinot noir fermentation bouquets tantalize the senses and the Sauvignon aromas boast fruity delights!
We have thus far harvested about 53 tons of Pinot noir, 11 tons of Chardonnay and 10 tons of Weisser Riesling and look forward to harvesting the rest of our cultivars before mid March on this farm.
Sixte Libeau, our harvest intern from France, marvels at the quality of our Riesling grapes
Nigel - Chris's cellar hand at Riesling harvest!
Peter's helping hand.
As always, harvest is a time full of excitement and achievement, physical challenge and stimulation. This year is all of that with “a jump in its step”. How much more encouragement can I offer – come and visit us to take part in the harvest activities and let this fun become ‘our fun’!
Peter and Chris contemplating which variety will be next in line for the pick!
A new year begins as we reap the rewards from the last!
January 9th, 2012 | Author: Jessica
It has been a relatively cool in the month of December with only two very warm days and low rainfall (28 mm).
The vines are healthy and vegetative growth has halted on time this year, as the energy within the plant is now produced and used to start the ripening process. Pinot noir is usually our first cultivar to ripen. With this in mind, Peter Finlayson and Chris Albrecht are making progress with harvest preparation and the new vintage year holds great promise so far!
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