Pruning Time
Funny how one continues to learn stuff that makes work easier or better. I have been pruning this vineyard since 1980, moving from vine to vine and assessing what goes,…
Funny how one continues to learn stuff that makes work easier or better. I have been pruning this vineyard since 1980, moving from vine to vine and assessing what goes,…
Not a memorable vintage in terms of yield for Providence, one of the best Tasmanian wineries. The season went pear-shaped during the first week of December 2014 (which, for many…
Pinot Noir is certainly one of the best Tasmanian wines this island produces and certainly the most prolific. The 2010 Providence Tasmanian Pinot Noir is deserving of the "Miguet" label,…
Couldn't think of a better word! Last week I entertained one of my colleagues with whom I trekked Shaggy Ridge and associated battlefields in the Finesterre Ranges of Papua New…
Whispering into my ear the other day was Gary the Goat, vineyard resident for over 11 years (pictured). It's his year - the Year of the Goat. Now for those…
Duck Sticks? Well, if you haven't been to a duck crawl in Melbourne, Sydney or Hong Kong you wouldn't know. Two wags, Roy Moorfield and Ron Leslie, started duck crawls…
Powdery Mildew Yes, site every year there has been a small infestation of powdery mildew, usually in the open lyre Chardonnay. However, in early December every block bar two large…
Gary: "Boss, I have had a look through the website. Mate, you haven't said very much about our premium Tasmanian wines! You have rattled on about the viticulture and all…
These little guys could make a liar out of me. Budburst is always an exciting time on a vineyard and we wait with baited breath to see the birth of…
For those of you out there who think that every day on a vineyard is another day spent in paradise, think again! Whilst I can't think of a better occupation…