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2008 Grape Picking Dates

So far, it looks like the following grapes will be picked on:

• 12 April, Saturday Chardonnay
  MyVine Adoptive Parents needed and welcomed!
• 19 April, Saturday Foundation Block Pinot Noir
  MyVine Adoptive Parents needed and welcomed!
• 25/26 April,
  Friday, Saturday Top Block Pinot Noir
  MyVine Adoptive Parents needed and welcomed!
• 3 May, Saturday Semillon
  MyVine Adoptive Parents are welcomed to come along.
• 10 May, Saturday Riesling
  MyVine Adoptive Parents are welcome to come along.

Information regarding picking:

Wear suitable paddock shoes/boots. The grass is a bit long as we haven't been able to slash it with the nets on, and it will be damp. Waterproof boots please.

Clothing: layer your clothes so that as you warm up (picking is hard work!), you can either take off a layer, or add a layer as the sun wanes in the west.

We provide a morning tea and some lunch, but best to bring along some of your own provisions, just in case!

OH&S: always on our mind! Children under the age of 14 are not allowed in the vineyard because of tractors & trucks. It is considered an industrial 'workplace' when there is machinery working.

Phylloxera: because this pesty disease has been found in the Macedon Ranges, we must take precautions that it doesn't not spread to our vineyard. You cannot wear any clothing, including boots/shoes, that have been in another vineyard in the last 7-days prior to entering our vineyard. There is no cure for this vine disease, only prevention. Please abide by this protocol.

We start at 8:30 a.m.. Bring: strong backs, your best singing voice and a sense of humour! Let us know that you will be coming so that we can estimate our picking crew numbers as well as for catering.

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