Archive for the 'viticulture' Category

The race is on - Birds v Nets!

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

The fact that it’s Australia Day (26th January) soon is my reminder that veraison is close, vines need to be prepared and bird nets have to be applied.
Closer inspection of the vineyard yesterday showed that since the weekend berry softening and colouring (veraison) has commenced.  What this means is that the early scouting birds are able to […]

What is a normal season anyway?

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

PHYLLOXERA - Its role in the French wine industry.

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Arched cane results.

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Vineyard wrapping!

Friday, August 24th, 2007