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The gang (Cynthia, Liz, Lisa and Kimball) winter-pruning the Baco Noir.

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Pinot Noir grapes, fresh from harvest.

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Sleeping vines, waiting for spring.

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Sunrise in the vineyard.

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Smoking out the vineyard for frost protection.

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Smoking up the vineyard for frost protection.

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In early spring we have to bring the vines up while there's still a frost risk, as otherwise they could start to rot or bud, making it difficult when we do unbury them. To combat this, on nights when frost strikes we have to burn hay to create smoke in order to disrupt the frost.

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Chardonnay Grapes

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