Seven years ago, in 2008, this is what the vineyard looked like on 18 october. This year (2025), all the grapes were harvested weeks ago. I guess the hot weather we had in June, July, and August ripened the grapes much earlier than in previous years. It's too bad, I think, because the grapes in late October 2008 were so beautiful.Meanwhile, the weatherman on Télématin this morning says we should expect significant rain starting tomorrow. MétéoCiel says to expect some light rain starting at 5 p.m. tomorrow, lasting until noon on Monday. Accuweather says rain will start at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow, but will only last for an hour. On ne sait pas sur quel pied danser...
These photos are a feast for my eyes. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes those grapes are so beautiful! They say hot and dry years make for good wines. I guess we're in for a lot of good wine in the future.
ReplyDeleteLuscious looking grapes and beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteIn my neighborhood, we're having a day of strong thunderstorms, and the skies are dark already, from the storms, at 11 am.... too bad, because we were planning to attend one of the No Kings rallies near us, but probably won't go, now. At least we know that they are already going strong all over the country... even across Europe (I just saw photos of folks in Malmö, Sweden, and Berlin, and Paris. We may just drive up there so that we can honk horns in solidarity.