That time of year again.
The Brix levels are high this year, with constant readings of 26 +.
Lifted off the bird netting on one side prior to picking.
The first of the freshly picked grapes in the buckets. Inside out of the sun.
After a few hours of stripping the grapes off the stems, and the traditional feet stomping, The must has the yeast (EC 111-8) added and with a bit of a stir the wine cycle begins.