Dark side....... here I come again!!

Yes, it is that time of the year again ------ vintage in New Zealand! Slowly the town has been filled with a very international crowd of people. Unfortunately we have had the worst summer since around 80 years and therefore the grapes haven't developed very fast, which made everyone wait and wait and wait a bit more.
This Tuesday, however, we have been hand picking a first bit of the grapes - just 8,000 kg. Well, that is not very much, but took us, a group of around 40 workers, around 5 hours to harvest. Luckily there are machines to do the other 30,000,000 kg !!

During vintage the business runs 24/7 for everyone. After a few vintages in the cellar, this year I will be assistant winemaker which is a great challenge and huge opportunity to build my career. It also means sitting on a chair at a desk for long hours during the night. Yes, I will be going back to the dark side again and really looking forward to it.  Now, it is time for the last catch-ups with friends and the last parties. Well, I am tired already !! Better have a bit of a quiet weekend??

Catch you all again after vintage!

Love,

Anita