Some people plan a career change. We bought three hayfields.
This is where we write about the life behind the wine — the original leap, the years of learning what we’d gotten ourselves into, and the ongoing reality of building something from conviction rather than certainty. If you have ever stood at the edge of a different life and wondered whether to step — these are for you.
Originally, I bought five Southdown Babydoll Ewes to work in our vineyard. I was told they excel at leaf stripping. Each season we spend an inordinate amount of time plucking leaves away from the grapes to expose them to sunshine and breezes. It helps the fruit dry quickly after rain and fog, preventing rot. The […]
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By Chadsey’s Vineyards face removal due to management challenges post-pandemic, risking local heritage and economic stability; fundraising efforts may offer hope.
After tie-down, our vines get buried underneath a protective hill of soil. We move around tonnes of dirt. We drive up and down each of our 68 rows several times with the plow and get to know the vineyard very well. Back and forth, back and forth for about 20 hours. A slow job and there are only
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