Ali pouring a Grappellini
Yesterday we picked the white grapes. We don't have the right equipment to make white wine - you need a method of chilling the grapes quickly and as we have so few it simply isn't worth the outlay.
Kristin & Frances picking
Helped by a big Wasp Spider
Kristin & Justin
So we picked our Muscat petit grain, along with a few black and white eating grapes, just for juice. Ali & I were joined by four of our lovely guests; Nicolette, Frances, Kristin & Justin. (For one moment this morning we had Justin Gosling and Justin Swan in the house.)
First of the season
Frances & Lizzie in Marcel
The pre-squish footwash
De-stemming the grapes
Waiting to squish
Treading the grapes
The pre-sieved gloop
More de-stemming
Bottling
Bottled
After removing the stems and treading the grapes we ended up with about 50 litres of juice which we gave to our B&B guests at breakfast and to any of our pals who'd take some. It's absolutely delicious, but only lasts a few days in the fridge before it would start to ferment. So we glug it merrily while it's around. Last night we had it with champagne. Nicky named the cocktail a Le Couvent Grappellini.
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Great photos!!!!
written by Kristin, August 22, 2010
written by Kristin, August 22, 2010
Hello Lizzie and Ali! Wow, great photos documenting THE Muscat Petit Grain Grape Juice Extravaganza of 2010!! :) We had such a delightful time with you guys!! The grape extravaganza was a blast, the company was amazing, and all in all it was a delightful 3 days... we only wish we had a few more! Thank you so much for opening your home, winery, and arms! We very much hope to come back and visit in the future!! xoxoxo Kristin and Justin
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