The vineyards fell into darkness at La Clariere today as a huge storm suddenly appeared with thunder, lightening and a huge downpour!

This is not exactly what was needed for the vines at this stage but not too much of a worry as the next 15 days are forecasted as being sunny and dry. Fingers crossed that the warmer weather following the rain doesn’t spark any botrytis bunch rot off or the whole year could be ruined!

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