Sort of a guest post today – well, I’m still writing but all the photos are Zuza’s. Previous posts during my stay here at Les Granges have centred on activities away from the vineyard and winery – mostly because I don’t tend to carry my camera when I work and therefore don’t have many photos to write to. But Zuza likes to carry a camera around often and has somewhat become official photographer for the few of us that have been working together for the last two or so weeks. It’s also interesting to see things that I see every day through another’s lens – plus she’s a much better photographer than I am. So, with minimal words hopefully, here are some of the scenes of my stay here.
Nightly serenade.
Every so often the aged family dog makes an appearance struggling on tired arthritic eighteen-year old limbs.
A little slice of home.
New house (still in progress) and winery on left.
Netting up to thwart the hungry birds just before these grapes are due for harvest.
Cleaning vats in the winery.
Pressing grapes by foot.
Edo and the small vessel used to ferment a little – this is then added to the larger batches of wine to kick-start them.
Pizza night.
And some from our hike to Col de Malatra, near Monte Bianco, last week:
Tasty, tasty ham.
