The Syrah grapes are in, and I have to say the fruit looks gorgeous. Look at the colour of that drop of juice on the berry to the lower left of the photograph: getting good colour extraction of of Syrah grapes is never a problem. There was quite a bit more bee-damage than bird-damage this year which is a little unusual. But I like bees, so it's alright. Harvesting and destemming went smoothly. And so did the party afterwards, (which is always a lot of fun). A good harvest.
Syrah by the numbers, 26.5 °B, a pH of 3.56 and a TA of 5.75.
Friday, October 02, 2015
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VG: I've noticed many vineyards displaying grapes (Cabs and Syrah) with such beautiful color!
Was it bee damage or wasp?
Thud: You are welcome anytime.
NHW: Defo bees; beautiful, happy, docile honey bees.
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