Wine, Women...

... and more wine.

This weekend just gone saw the vinyards of the region open to the public as they opened their cellars and bottles from the 2006/2007 vintage for sampling. The day started out threatening to rain, but after a lunchtime shower, the skies cleared and a very enjoyable day was had by all.

Gathering the troops from the station en route to the vinyard.

Vines from the new season (2007/2008)

This is a bunch of Sauvignon grapes that have yet to mature. These will most likely end up in a bottle and perhaps in my wine cellar.

Rolling fields with vines everywhere.

Hills in the distance, light as evening approaches.

Dramatic rays of sun poking through the clouds. Twilight approaches.