Well, the year is moving along and the fine weather is coming back - it is nice not to be going to and fro from my place of work in the dark! That is the first part of the title of this episode sorted; the next bit is the fulfilment of a long anticipated dream.
I love wine - not in excess I hasten to add - but for some time I have been planning to start a vinyard. This is the year to actual commit the deed. So the land is prepared - well almost(see picture) and the first batch of vines are ordered. I have ordered Solaris and Pinot Noir. For this first year I only have 10 of each variety coming. However if we get on together I will order more for next year. Eventually there should be about 1000 vines! The ultimate retirement pursuit.
The site I have chosen is south facing, chalk subsoil sna on a well drained slope. The main challenge is elevation, which is about 250 feet above sea level and shelter; we do get some really cold easterlies here.
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Chateux Stables, I can see it all now. I do take the point regarding shelter but perhaps a row of trees to the East would serve you well?
Pinot Noir? Super. I will look forward to the pop of your first Blanc du Noir in the years to come.
What is all this about you not enjoying wine to excess...? Even moderation is best in moderation.
Good luck with all that digging!
Love, Stuart.
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