It snowed on Croagh Patrick and Nephin so the higher elevations were white a couple of days ago. Then it rained - a lot. Then came the cold. Two nights of heavy frost, the first with heavy fog. But two days of freezing overnight temps are good for the vineyard. All the leaves are down. I was shocked to see some grapes still edible and some flower buds still trying to open.
It's been a strange autumn. Lots of stuff blooming when it shouldn't. Lots of wind. Lots of rain. Dramatic.
Alex has written his grant submission and submitted it to Teagasc for review. They are favourably disposed and made a few good suggestions. We are planning to add a shed for equipment storage and for wine production. Next will be an application for winemaking approval.
