Tea time

It was so good to feel the warmth of the sun we decided to nip out for a short stroll just to get up close to the vines and see what they were doing, before sitting and enjoying a just hot cup of Earl grey.

The rows and rows of vines had all been cut and tidied for their one main aim of the year, to produce grapes fit enough to make excellent wine, the best in fact - champagne.

They look like soldiers ready for inspection on their passing out parade, all standing to attention. Neatly groomed, clipped in readiness for the buds to show themselves and the rows cleared of weeds and grass, so everything in the soil is just for the vine. We now just need to hope the weather is kind to the vignerons, and that 2021 is a good year for them.