Nebbiolo is the last of the grapes to be picked
Last harvest today – Nebbiolo all picked.
Just a few photos from the morning’s efforts.
Winery’s now full to capacity with wines at various stages.
Picking Cabernet Sauvignon
Lots of activity today.
Picking Cabernet Sauvignon.
Mark ran into a little lizard hiding in the vines
Wildwater Block
Just been away up in the hills this morning to our Wildwater site to check on the muscat vines.
Don’s girls – the guinea fowl – keeping an eye on us whilst we worked.
All looking good – should be taking a first crop off this patch in 2016.
March 10, 2015
Beautiful early morning up at Wildwater vineyard training the new Moscato.
Check out the growth on the new graft.
Feb 10, 2015
A detailed photo of what the muscat grafts are looking like after docking the parent vine this morning,
and a general view of how the Wildwater Block is looking. Beautiful morning to be up in the Harvey Hills.
January 8, 2015
Well whilst some have been winding down from Christmas celebrations and getting ready for New Year,
here at Vineyard 28 we do it a little differently. Been away early the last two mornings to beat the heat,
up to the Wildwater Vineyard to spend some time looking after the Muscat grafts. Excellent growth overall.
December 31, 2014
2015 Harvey Harvest Festival
Come along and catch up with us at the 2015 Annual Harvey Harvest Festival. The WA Grapestomping championships will be on again, with a great line up of musical entertainment. You’ll also be able to sample and purchase fabulous produce from around the Harvey region. Experience the wonderful Italian heritage of Harvey , and complement it with the Italian wine offering from us here at Vineyard 28.
More info on the festival is available at www.harveyfest.com.au
When: Sunday 15th March 2015 – 9am to 4pm Snell’s Park, Harvey.
Dolcetto all picked
Dolcetto all picked this morning.
Carol, one of our star pickers is showing off the fruit,
and then what it looks like after going thru
the crusher/destemmer – ready for fermentation to start.
Picking Arneis on a humid sticky morning
Vintage continues and the grapes just keep coming in!
This morning we picked the Arneis, and here is the crew recovering with morning tea.
Quite humid sticky morning.
2015 Vintage is underway with Moscato.
It’s official, the 2015 Vintage is underway at Vineyard 28. Early on Sunday 25th January, the first of the grapes – Muscat Petit a Grains were harvested for the 2015 Moscato. The photos to the left shows the muscat fruit being tipped into the crusher/destemmer, before going off to the press.
Already the 2015 Moscato is looking yummy
Arneis 2014 in Cellar Talk By Ray Jordan 15th January 2015
Review by Ray Jordan, The West Australian – 15th Jan 2015, in his Cellar Talk column.
2014 Arneis is available for purchase by contacting us at the winery on 08 9733-5605 or via email.
Cellar Talk by Ray Jordan
Wine of the Week
Vineyard 28 the Alternative Arneis 2014 ($22)
If you are travelling around this summer, then the five wines I have listed this week are worth checking out at the various wineries. Vineyard 28 is a little between Mandurah and Harvey doing some good thing with this Piedmont variety. I like the crunchy, lively mouth feel here. Stacks of pear and spice with citrusy edge to it. The palate is deep and lightly textured with plenty of sustained flavour. The acid creates a clean, crisp finish. Nice current drinking wine. Go to vineyard28.com .au. 92/100
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon -Limited Stocks Remaining
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is almost gone.
“Selling Fast – Limited Stocks Remaining”
Fermented in open stainless steel to dryness. Malolactic fermentation commences prior to the pressing and is completed in oak barrels for 2 months. The wine is then aged in a new French Oak and 2 – 4 year Old French Oak barrels for a another 6 months.
Cabernet Sauvignon (Cab Sav) is one of the most recognised grape varieties in the world and is grown in almost every major grape growing country today. Cab Sav is originally from the Bordeaux region of France where is often blended with Merlot or Cabernet Franc. Despite the prominence, the grape is a said to be a relatively new variety, which was a chance crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon blanc in the 17th century in south western region of France.
Limited stocks remaining, be quick before you miss out on the last of Vineyard 28’s 2011 Cab Sav.
Annual Quilt Exhibition start 12th December
Annual Quilt Exhibition at Vineyard 28
Friday 12 December – Sunday 21 December
Open Daily 10am – 5pm at the Cellar Door
If you are interested in anything to do with quilts, whether it’s making them or you are seeking an unusual Christmas gift, then schedule some time for yourself over the next 2 weeks.
DON’T MISS OUT!
ON SALE. BALI BATIK FABRICS.
HANDMADE BAGS. TABLE RUNNERS.
CRAFTS. QUILTS AND MORE
Vineyard 28 Cellar Door
270 Bagieau Road, West Harvey
9733 5605