Winemaker Brenda van Niekerk reports that the cellar is hectically busy at the moment – we are experiencing a severe heat wave which is causing all the grape varieties to ripen at the same time and of course they all need to be taken off the vine and processed as soon as possible. We are currently even harvesting the Cabernet Sauvignon which is way earlier in the season than usual.  At this rate, we expect that the harvest could be completed as early as the end of next week.

Vasbyt, vineyard and cellar teams – you will have earned a well-deserved break after this!

UPDATE Monday, 14 March 2011:  Well, the cooler weather has helped a great deal, and we are still busy with the harvest.

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