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Vineyard Visuals: Wolffer Estate Through the Seasons (February 22)

Finally!

Resident photographer, Ellen Watson, and I have been complaining about Long Island's lack of snow for some time now...because we wanted some snowy shots of our little spot in Wolffer Estate's vineyard. This morning, she got the first snow shot:

"Blowing, blustery, wet and cold. Big trucks racing by behind me, throwing slush onto my vulnerable Subaru parked on the side of the road......finally some snow and our beloved Wolffer Estate as it looked blanketed in it....9:15 a.m." -- Ellen Watson

Vineyard Visuals: Wolffer Estate Through the Seasons (January 12)

It's been a little while since our resident photographer, Ellen Watson, sent a photo update of our little block of Wolffer Estate chardonnay. We've had a lot of dreary weather when Ellen was out that way, and as you can see, we still haven't had any snow that is sticking long.

There is something about vineyards this time of year that I find so appealing. I actually think I find them more attractive now than when they are lush and over-flowing with green and grapes. Maybe it's the fact that they are sleeping now, preparing to bring us great wines again next year.

As always, this picture has been added to our Flickr slideshow.   

Vineyard Visuals: Wolffer Estate Through the Growing Season (November 19)

Our resident shutterfly, Ellen Watson sent me this stunning picture this afternoon with a note saying:

"Yesterday was a gorgeous day. It was bitter cold. I got to Wolffer and noticed that all of the leaves are off of the vines. The color of the vines is a red brown....the clouds and sky were spectacular....the ground was cold and damp as I lay on my belly. I prayed that I could hold the camera still as the wind blew over me @ 3:30 in the afternoon."

Ellen and I will continue this project through the winter as well, so I think we'll see some more great pictures.

As always, this picture has been added to our Flickr slideshow.   

Vineyard Visuals: Wolffer Estate Through the Growing Season (November 11)

Fall is definitely upon us as you can see in the leaves of this picture, taken on November 11.

Ellen and I will continue this project through the winter as well, so I think we'll see some more great pictures.

As always, this picture has been added to our Flickr slideshow.   

Vineyard Visuals: Wolffer Estate Through the Growing Season (October 31)

This shot was taken on Halloween by Ellen Watson our resident photographer. As you can see, the fruit is all gone and now the leaves are starting to change color.

As always, this picture has been added to our Flickr slideshow.   

Vineyard Visuals: Pinot Noir Grapes at Castello di Borghese

The title says it all...I just really liked this one.

Vineyard Visuals: Chardonnay at Fulkerson Winery

John Iszard from Fulkerson Winery in the Finger Lakes sent me this picture of ready-to-pick chardonnay grapes this morning.

"This vineyard is right off Beartown Road adjacent to the winery and Route 14. Harvest is in full swing and our yields are up tremendously, with many 80 degree days for the past several weeks, it looks like a great harvest so far."

Vineyard Visuals: Wolffer Estate Through the Growing Season (September 1)

We continue keeping an eye on Wolffer Estate Vineyards with Ellen Watson, our resident photographer. As you can see, they've added netting to keep birds from eating the sweetening grapes. Does it work? Sometimes...and it's better than nothing I guess.

This picture was taken on September 1 at around 7:00 a.m. and has been added to the Flickr slideshow.

 

Vineyard Visuals: Wolffer Estate Through the Growing Season (July 27)

We continue keeping an eye on Wolffer Estate Vineyards with Ellen Watson, our resident photographer.

This picture was taken on July 27 at around 5:00 p.m. and has been added to the Flickr slideshow.

Vineyards Visuals: Wolffer Estate Through the Growing Season (July 22)

Last Ellen Watson, our resident photographer, sent me the latest shot in our series at Wolffer Estate.

This picture was taken on July 22 at around 7:25 p.m. and it has been added to the Flickr slideshow.