Witty Winemaker
@wittywinemaker.bsky.social
Artist, scientist, grape grower, wine maker. Northern California.
A good fruit set and maturity for this time of year, although it was a cool June. Have been watering to keep young newly planted vines (5) healthy.
June 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A good fruit set and maturity for this time of year, although it was a cool June. Have been watering to keep young newly planted vines (5) healthy.
Kurushima Strait, Kapan
November 30, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Kurushima Strait, Kapan
Kankakei gorge in Shōdoshima Island, Japan. Photo from cable car as it travels over the gorge.
November 29, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Kankakei gorge in Shōdoshima Island, Japan. Photo from cable car as it travels over the gorge.
A hike on the island of Shodoshima, Japan.
November 29, 2024 at 9:03 AM
A hike on the island of Shodoshima, Japan.
Japan, Thanksgiving Day.
November 29, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Japan, Thanksgiving Day.
Kamakura, Japan giant Buddha.
November 25, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Kamakura, Japan giant Buddha.
Kamakura, Japan
November 25, 2024 at 7:08 AM
Kamakura, Japan
Kamakura, Japan
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Kamakura, Japan
A cosmic visitor to our night skies. 4 second exposure using an 85mm F1.4 lens at F2 on Nikon D7000.
November 22, 2024 at 9:52 PM
A cosmic visitor to our night skies. 4 second exposure using an 85mm F1.4 lens at F2 on Nikon D7000.
Grape pickers taking a break in 40C heat.
November 22, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Grape pickers taking a break in 40C heat.
2024 crop was picked during a heat wave, 40C. Grapes were shriveled slightly.
November 22, 2024 at 9:48 PM
2024 crop was picked during a heat wave, 40C. Grapes were shriveled slightly.
A year has gone by and I haven’t posted. Last year’s vintage is in a new French oak barrel as of October.
November 22, 2024 at 9:44 PM
A year has gone by and I haven’t posted. Last year’s vintage is in a new French oak barrel as of October.
Fermenting Pinot Noir grapes.
October 23, 2023 at 10:32 PM
Fermenting Pinot Noir grapes.
22.5 Brix, after all the heat the last 4 days, we finally up to harvest-level Brix. Inviting all the friends next weekend.
October 8, 2023 at 7:11 PM
22.5 Brix, after all the heat the last 4 days, we finally up to harvest-level Brix. Inviting all the friends next weekend.
September 19, 2023 at 4:43 AM
Cold spring brings late ripening fruit. In some cases below, pollination didn’t succeed in the spring, resulting in ‘shatter’. Lots of it, but might have enough fruit set to make it worth harvest, probably November.
July 10, 2023 at 12:05 AM
Cold spring brings late ripening fruit. In some cases below, pollination didn’t succeed in the spring, resulting in ‘shatter’. Lots of it, but might have enough fruit set to make it worth harvest, probably November.