2003 Vineyard and Wine-making photos
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The Czar unveils his raspberry wine
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And the judging begins
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A judge reviews her crib notes
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And the tasting continues
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July 16th - its raspberry season!
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Harvesting a bumper crop
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Hannah shows off the fruits of her labor
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August 2003 - view from the crest
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First year growth on the new Chambourcin
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Under the canopy
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More views of the vineyard
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Chardonnay
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2nd year chambourcin in foreground, 3rd year cab franc in back
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2nd year foch cresting a hill
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Has anyone seen my pruning shears?
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August 2003 - the long awaited veraison begins
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
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The sun works its magic
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8/23/03 - ripening on the vine
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Late August
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Raspberries in foreground, grapes in back
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Linda and Kaity picking raspberries (yes, its still raspberry season)
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Sept 6 - our first bottling day
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Prepping the bottling machine
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Todd bottles Silver Decoy 2002 Chardonnay
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Russ, Richard and Will on the corker
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Looks like a pro, doesn't he?
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Silver Decoy 2002 Raspberry Wine makes it to the bottle
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Like a proud papa . . .
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Sept 19 - Harvest is nearing
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Ripened Chardonnay
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Oct 1 - Defending against some very hungry starlings
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Mark pulls the netting down the line
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All dressed up but no where to go . . .
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Jerry checks on Richard and the girls
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Oct 3 - Ready to harvest the Chardonnay
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Heading out for duty
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Quality control by the Abbers
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Production is underway
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Kirsten supervises the press
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