Resolution Vineyard

Harvest day has come and gone for 2018 and it was splendid with gorgeous weather, a fine bunch of pickers and lots of little pickers in the making.. 

This day would not happen without the assistance and support of everyone who volunteered their time to  remove nets, pick grapes, collect buckets, fill bins and bake fresh scones (scones are very important on picking day).. We are forever grateful, thank you!

Now we wait patiently whilst magic happens in the barrels.

Harvest day, best spent with good friends and family.

Harvest for 2018 is fast approaching at Resolution Vineyard. 

The nets went on after the Open Wine Weekend and we are getting closer to our first full harvest.

Fingers crossed for great weather!

Come to Resolution Vineyard this weekend! Our doors will be open Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March, between 10am-4pm as part of the 2018 Southern and Eastern Tasmanian Vineyards Open Weekend. Middleton is only 9 minutes past Woodbridge/Peppermint Bay Restaurant. Just look for Pinot Peter and turn right!

The award winning 2016 Resolution Vineyard Pinot Noir and just released this week 2017 Pinot Noir will both be available for tasting and purchasing via cash sales or direct bank transfer. There may even be the odd extra treat or two if you come when the ovens hot!

The Middleton Fair last weekend was a fantastic family day out with lots to see, do, eat and drink. We hope everyone who made it down for the day enjoyed it as much as we did.

Pinot Peter may not have been awarded a people's choice award medal at the but he's a winner to us.  He bought family and friends together for a day of rainy fun in the shed, designing, head scratching problem solving, decorating, drilling and laughing.  Peter visited the vineyard last week so we snapped a picture of them together. As described by Peter himself, there is a 'striking resemblance'!

The standard and design of the Scarecrows adorning the Channel Highway from Woodbridge to Gordon are outstanding.  The Scarecrows are still up for about another week.  Don't miss out, jump in the car and go and explore this piece of paradise right on your doorstep!

SKICROW

CARECROW

So 2018 is well underway at Resolution Vineyard and we hope everyone had a happy and relaxed Christmas and New Year.

We finished up 2017 with a short getaway across the Channel to Bruny Island and celebrated our first Christmas at Resolution Vineyard commencing with the annual Middleton Fire Brigade lolly run, some cookie cooking, tree gathering and decorating and Christmas lunch with our loved ones on the lawn. It was a glorious day.

Now that 2018 is here we are back to focus on the crop growing before us, it's looking great.

It's a fabulous sight at Resolution Vineyard after just 5 weeks.

The vineyard has changed from a blanket of brown twigs to a blanket of new green growth. It is exciting to watch the vines grow.  

We have been busy tucking the vines into their first wires, brush cutting, mowing the lawns, admiring the view from the slide and enjoying the weather!

Even our Olive trees are looking promising for a crop this year.  I admit we know little about olives, olive trees or their potential.  However, that is another exciting curve for which we have commenced crawling up.

Below are two pictures comparing now to 5 weeks ago when the buds were starting to burst.

Our first attempt at Pruning is complete!! Daniel, Doug and Ellen worked tirelessly at different times over a number of weeks to finish the 26 rows. Along with their support crew, it was all finished in time for Spring to arrive.

Starting off as beginners under instruction from our mentor Peter, it is fair to say everyone has advanced their technique and skill set to the next level.

A fantastic effort by everyone for the first of many pruning's.

Tuesday was Harvest Day at Resolution Vineyard.  

This day would not be possible without the amazing dedicated and selfless hard work of everyone who came to pick with us. We Thank You!!!

The weather was on and off all morning with showers then sun. It slowly deteriorated after lunch with a drop in temperature and a few good showers resulting in some cold hands and soggy socks.  But the troops soldiered on til every last grape was picked. We delivered 4 bins to our fabulous winemaker Alain, who was kind enough to return to work to accept the crop after close of business, this was much appreciated.

The result was a larger harvest and a longer day than expected, but overall it was a fabulous day with fabulous company and some good tucker to keep everyone ticking.

Thank you again. Now we wait for the magic to happen.......

Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th March

Open 10am - 4pm

We are swinging open the gate this weekend at Resolution Vineyard.

This is our first Open Wine Weekend as the new owners of this amazing property and we are looking forward to meeting old friends of Resolution Vineyard and making new ones.   

Pop in and say hello and sample the recently released 2016 Resolution Pinot Noir.  It is available for purchase $27/bottle. 

Also available are a limited number of older vintages 2013, 2014, 2015 at $35/bottle.  

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided (maybe even scones if you time it right).

No EFTPOS facilities on site. Direct debit accepted.

See you there !!

Daniel & Caroline.