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Category Archives: Andalucia
Our lastest visitor
Just as the day was cooling down we noticed this little visitor perched on a chair arm. Quite why this small frog should be attacted to our terrace was a puzzle until we spotted the obvious. The frog was blending … Continue reading
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Harvest / Vendimia 2013
Each year the harvest follows the same pattern so here are a few pictures showing the 2013 harvest which was a bumper year. We had 32 people helping and harvested approx 2,200 kilos/litres. The grapes started fermentation almost immediately. … Continue reading
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Bodega
During December and January we rebuilt over the old animal barn using the same footprint and keeping the very old stone walls for part of the building. Our decision to build the bodega is outlined in this post. The joints … Continue reading
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Types of cutting vines
In early February, every year, we cut the vines of all cordons and stems, except those that enable the plant to achieve a better shape or better yield of grapes. If the older wood that forms the Y-shape is low … Continue reading
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Checking Sugar Levels of Grapes in Vineyard
From early July we test the sugar levels of the grapes every three days or so. This is done using a refractometer, which measures the grape juice by its refractive index. A shadow line is reflected on a glass plate inside … Continue reading
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