The daily life of a press photographer turned olive farmer & vine-grower in Spain. Passionate about #Photography #OliveOil #Wine
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Ants are on the move following the rain. I always find it a bit creepy when you see all these winged ants drifting on the breeze…
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Although we had a great crop, it has been a difficult year for the #Syrah analytically. Malic acid was respired during the many summer heatwaves, leaving it with only 0.6g/L. Low, but technically microbially unstable and difficult to start MLF…
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I trialed lees stirring to feed the #Laffort B7 Direct bugs during malolactic fermentation and it’s worked, as we are down to 0.1g/L and stable…
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First time trying one of the Prickly Pear #Cactus fruits! They have an incredible amount of seeds in them which are quite unpalatable, but if you strain the pulp it tastes nice and sweet and similar to melon…
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With a few days of rain on the way, it seemed like a nice day for a clear up with a slow cooker…
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#olives
There’s a few Goldfinch nests coming down with the olives. Good job they’ve packed their bags and moved on long ago…
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A bit of a foggy start to the day, and a plethora of Slippery Jack #mushrooms (Suillus luteus) on the morning walk…
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Good to get all the demijohns racked off the bentonite today; micro-ferments are a lot of work! Considering the tough season the grapes had, the aromas are amazing. Not keen on dark rosés, but there’s no denying it makes the fruit really punchy…
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#wine
Oops! Just remembered I have a bunch of #wine that needs racking off the bentonite. Always amazed at how many K/bitartrate crystals stick to the side of the tank. Bit of elbow grease scrubs it off! Twelve more demijohns to go…
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Day Two, and a wind-free day means we’re not having to peg the nets down. It’s a great view from here, but an iPhone doesn’t do it justice. 400 Kg’s picked, so still a long way to go yet…
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#OliveOil
A walk around the terraces planning the strategy, as a call from Santi means the mill might be opening early this year. Just awaiting confirmation before we crack on with harvesting…
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#OliveOil
A legacy of the previous owner; spring #onions are planted randomly across the almond terraces. They’ve started to sprout after the recent rains, and when cultivated they actually produce a decent bulb. Quite a strong flavour though so I just leave them where they are…
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Good to see the #tractor back on home soil with a new clutch and crankshaft seal along with a few other repairs completed. I never get used to garages returning your old parts (although they are yours after all) as if to prove the work was done…
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