"Sauvignon Blank"
11/9/08- Sakonnet Vineyards, in Little Compton, RI, moments before sunset yesterday. The grapes are already in wooden casks, but thousands of plants in 218 rows form a neat picture nonetheless.
The winery was "founded in 1975 on the well-researched premise that the microclimate and soil conditions found along the Southeastern New England coast closely resemble some of the great wine regions of the world, particularly, the maritime climates of northern France. At present, fifty acres are planted with many Vinifera varietals including Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc as well as Vidal Blanc one of the French-American hybrids. Wine production has climbed to over 30,000 cases annually with many wines receiving awards in domestic and international competitions."
Sauvignon blanc
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauvignon_blanc
See Props # 1 & 3 below for videos...
In the ...divine Providence! photo essay.
10 responses
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Rob Roy added a link (10 Nov 2008):
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Steven Maguire gave props (10 Nov 2008):
Great detail and depth of field. Very sharp image!!
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Rob Roy added a link (10 Nov 2008):
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Sharon Griffin gave props (10 Nov 2008):
Oh yes wine steward, I'll take a case from row 218 ! Very nice Rob, perfect lighting and angle !!!
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david ong gave props (11 Nov 2008):
great story n photo, Love it!
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (11 Nov 2008):
Don't mind if I do! Beautiful! I'm in Sonoma County (wine country). This looks like home!
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Marcia Klue gave props (11 Nov 2008):
Nice! Looks like home to me also. This is what I see every time I pull into the parking lot where I work. The Finger Lakes Wine appellation has grown by leaps and bounds during the past 30 years, for many of the same reasons quoted here. The winery I work at produces about 80,000 cases a year, and is just one of roughly 100 in the region. C'mon down and try some of our fine wines!
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Michael Ball gave props (11 Nov 2008):
Great shot!! I love it!! The story, the 218 on the post and the slightly knelt down angle leading back in the field!! Fantastic!!
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Aubrey's Oma gave props (11 Nov 2008):
Winederful!!! (Pun intended!)
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John Linton gave props (19 Nov 2008):
I'm still waiting for a drinkable red...Fabulous shot...love the light.
