Photos from the Rheingau - a wine region located at the Rhine River close to Wiesbaden and Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Wine in September
Soon the wine harvesting is going to start (some areas have already started, actually). Looking at the grapes I'd say it's going to be a good year, quantity-wise. Not sure about the quality yet - we'll have to wait and see.
I was in Germany, not far from you (for a bit) this summer, and mostly in Amsterdam, then in Italy. It was VERY hot, up to 40c. I think that will be a big boost to the more northernly vinyards such as in Germany and Alsace. Those grapes look utterly beautiful. Riesling?
Soon the wine harvesting is going to start (some areas have already started, actually). Looking at the grapes I'd say it's going to be a good year, quantity-wise. Not sure about the quality yet - we'll have to wait and see.
looks rather good...and yummy probably
ReplyDeleteIs it common for local people to help/volunteer with grape picking? esp. when the year is plentiful like this one...
ReplyDeleteI was in Germany, not far from you (for a bit) this summer, and mostly in Amsterdam, then in Italy. It was VERY hot, up to 40c. I think that will be a big boost to the more northernly vinyards such as in Germany and Alsace. Those grapes look utterly beautiful. Riesling?
ReplyDeletereally look delicious....the color is beautiful here:-))
ReplyDeletelooks succulent! I prefer the white wine in Germany.
ReplyDeleteGreeat read thankyou
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