A memorable year

Usually Harvest has a clear beginning and end, with a busy and exciting middle, but this year it’s been different. For some it’s already over, for others it hasn’t begun yet, whilst for too many the cost of picking what grapes they have outweighs the benefits of picking them, so they will be left on the vines.

So this morning it was so good to see them picking at the end of our valley. It’s quite slow work, as care needs to be taken to ensure that only the best grapes are picked.

It will not be a big harvest, but it will be a memorable one. For some, the last time their family had a year like this was 1985, and that year is etched in their memories.

We will learn more over the coming weeks on the impact of this sadly memorable year.