tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632917762058918179.post3554514683601296627..comments2023-08-08T23:56:03.060+02:00Comments on Languedoc Wine: 6th year of grape pickingGrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282937250538290233noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632917762058918179.post-5180503466541072482015-09-25T23:55:42.167+02:002015-09-25T23:55:42.167+02:00I can only say, you have it spot on. There is a rh...I can only say, you have it spot on. There is a rhythm which you get into but each parcel is different with the training systems as you describe. I quite like squatting or going onto my knees occasionally to relieve the bending but I understand what you say.<br />Triage is crucial and those closed bunches can contain perfect fruit or black rot or spiders. Smell and touch to make sure the fruit is healthy are crucial, my nose was often covered in grape juice! And only pick what you'd eat is the golden rule.<br /><br />It is hard work but there is a real sense of camaraderie which is quite compelling. And the lunches :)<br /><br />Good read GrahamAlanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020464540350211578noreply@blogger.com