August saw some very cold weather with very strong winds creating a definite wind chill factor. The short video shows a bit of the resulting effect on cellar door trees. Strong winds in August at the Vineyard was last modified: September 9th, 2018 by Bob Clark
Seasonal Effects
A small flock of Black-faced sheep are now munching their way around the vineyard. They managed to find a momentary bit of sunshine to enjoy amidst the cold overcast conditions and to use the dripper line for a good old neck rub. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Otherwise the weather […]
Winter Weather and sheep in the Vineyard
Cold and wintery at Boree Lane vineyard, but a burning off of a sizable pile of cut vines on a still sunny morning certainly provided plenty of warmth! ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Last leaves clung to some Cabernet Sauvignon vines but the next day’s (Sunday 17th June) biting south […]
Winter at Boree Lane Vineyard
The pastures and definitely dry as the pictures show and this dry spell has seen our dam reduced to a very low level. A thirsty fox is eyeing off the ducks who are keeping a safe distance. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Yes it is dry out West was last […]
Yes it is dry out West
Warm to very warm weather in the vineyard is starting veraison in the grape bunches with the Chardonnay beginning to take on a yellow colour and the reds beginning to change from green to purple. The canes are also changing colour to yellow. So what is veraison, one may ask? […]
Veraison in the vineyard
The joys of Spring at the vineyard brought the nagging of juvenile magpies (or are they Currawongs) while Mum looks for food. It was a pre-Christmas feature while bees enjoyed the pear tree blossoms and a very orange rose unfurled in the garden. Very appropriate for Orange! ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” […]
The joys of Spring at the Vineyard
With the sun shining and blossoms abundant, the bees are very busy with a constant humming chorus. The golden wattle is still in flower, contrasting with the purple Hardenbergia scrambling up the fence. All very Spring-like! ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Wattle Blossom and Bees was last modified: October 5th, […]
Wattle Blossom and Bees
Cool, crisp and clear evenings are producing some wonderful sunsets with both some intense colours and also softer shades of pinks, blues and apricots. Quite inspiring to stop and watch. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Winter sunsets at Boree Lane was last modified: August 1st, 2017 by Bob Clark
Winter sunsets at Boree Lane
What does Autumn at Boree Lane look like? Apart from the yellowing vine leaves and trees shedding a brown carpet of leaves, mushrooms have popped up amongst the grass. The roses are thriving and the black cockatoos are back cracking pine cones and nuts. In the evenings the sun is […]
Autumn at Boree Lane
The cicada shells bring back the memories of the very hot weather in Orange and that distinctive summer sound of cicadas that filled the air; and just another reminder of the summer sunsets. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Evidence of Summer past was last modified: March 22nd, 2017 by Bob […]