Lloydo’s Journal
When the Vines Go into Survival Mode: Our First Shiraz & Grenache Samples for Vintage 2026
This vintage we harvested the Shiraz in mid-March, finished picking the Grenache on April 4th, and this was pressed off just before Easter.
Vintage 2024
This vintage we harvested the Shiraz in mid-March, finished picking the Grenache on April 4th, and this was pressed off just before Easter.
Vintage 2023
This vintage we harvested the Shiraz in mid-March, finished picking the Grenache on April 4th, and this was pressed off just before Easter.
Vintage 2022
This vintage we harvested the Shiraz in mid-March, finished picking the Grenache on April 4th, and this was pressed off just before Easter.
The modern day, environmentally friendly scarecrow
Over the last few years I have noticed bird damage becoming an increasing problem. Neighbouring properties have used bird nets selectively, however their use was becoming more wide spread.. Their increased netting kicked the can down the road to our vineyard, and last year I estimate we lost 1+ tonne of fruit.
