It was a very strange harvest for a number of reasons:
Firstly, as can be seen from the colour of the leaves, it was very late in the season and the grapes were way past their optimum state. Sugar level too high, acidity level too low. Probably over 14º alcohol.
Lots and lots of tiny bunches
Secondly, the vineyard was abandoned 3 years ago and the parcel we harvested hadn't been pruned. So the clusters were very numerous and very small. The berries were very small too. The ration of juice to pip/skin was very low!
Difficult to access
Thirdly, we only managed to pick about 50 kg, even thought there were 8 of us! Why? Well, we started late, those tiny clusters hardly weigh anything, they were difficult to access, and we were invited to lunch/barbecue!
Still difficult to access
Apart from picking the grapes we also managed to crush them (underfoot) and pour them into a fermentation vat.
Foot massage therapy
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