Archive for the 'viticulture' Category

Nets on, birds out-Pippa learns quickly!

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

While the bird pressure was not too great at the time, there is a “rule of thumb” here at the vineyard,  once veraison (fruit softening/colouring) first commences, nets must go on.  If not, the pesky Silvereyeand native parrotts don’t take long to work out that grapes are on the menu unprotected.  The damage they can […]

Vines are neat, fruit colouring, time for the nets!

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Look neat vines even through the smoke!

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Shoot thinning time.

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Kangaroos watch out for “Pippa” the wonder dog!!

Friday, October 9th, 2009