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La Vendange or making wine, the country way

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Grapes are being picked all over France. Big commercial vineyards and local farmers with a few vines are all turning their attention to La Vendange. When we lived in the Vendée we had vines. On the surface having vines and making wine has a lot of romantic appeal. And it is fun…. Sometimes. Le Vendange or harvest always has a bit of a party atmosphere, regardless of the fact that … Continue reading →

La Vendange, Part 1: the White

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La Vendange has started!  We don't really have that many vines; It just seems like it.  We have app. 360 rose wine vines, 200 red wine vines and 100 white wine vines.  Each year, starting in January they have to be trimmed, tied, thinned, trimmed, sprayed, sprayed and sprayed (Bourdeaux Mixture) and, finally picked.  The picking part is the one that every one enthuses about; the end product; warm September … Continue reading →