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Chateau Pontet-Canet: Biodynamic Bordeaux

Published on April 16, 2017 by limeburnhillvineyard Category: BIODYNAMIC WINE, BIODYNAMICS, OUR COMMUNITY

As Jean-Michel Comme, the vineyard manager and winemaker for Chateau Pontet-Canet, walks us through the winery a field of pale yellow concrete amphora come into view. They are larger than

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Tasting Johanniter at Zähringer biodynamic vineyard

Published on August 13, 2016August 13, 2016 by limeburnhillvineyard Category: BIODYNAMIC WINE, BIODYNAMICS, OUR COMMUNITY

Paulin Köpfer picks a vine leaf and shows us a patch of unnaturally bright green spreading through the leaf like an ink spot. It is the first sign of downy

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an organic anti-fungal spray

Published on July 13, 2016July 17, 2016 by limeburnhillvineyard Category: BIODYNAMICS

To reduce the risk of mildew on the vines we spray with a special anti-fungal mist regularly, approximately every couple of weeks dependant on the weather. This first spray was

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supporting the vines…a trellising workday

Published on June 29, 2016June 29, 2016 by limeburnhillvineyard Category: OUR COMMUNITY, VINEYARD CREATION

  This workday was set up to help put up part of the trellising system for the vineyard. People may not necessarily think of grape vines as climbing plants but

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Pruning Paste Recipe – March 20th

Published on May 18, 2016 by limeburnhillvineyard Category: BIODYNAMICS

Biodynamic viticulture seeks to avoid the use of chemicals by encouraging the development of a healthy soil, supporting a well-balanced growth of the vines, and preventing diseases using natural methods

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Horsetail Soil Spray – March 25th

Published on May 7, 2016May 7, 2016 by limeburnhillvineyard Category: BIODYNAMICS

This is our first blog about the specific biodynamic activities undertaken in the year. The aim of these blogs is to explain these processes – how, why and when we

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Cosy Owl Box For Rent

Published on April 19, 2016April 19, 2016 by limeburnhillvineyard Category: LANDSCAPE, OUR COMMUNITY, WESTFIELD FARM

Before we had planted a single vine we decided we wanted to put up an owl nesting box to support the Somerset Barn Owl Project. As barn owls feed on

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limeburn hill vineyard – the first year of growth …

Published on November 17, 2015December 9, 2015 by limeburnhillvineyard Category: VINEYARD CREATION

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the golden hare

Published on August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 by limeburnhillvineyard Category: ART, LANDSCAPE, WESTFIELD FARM

While planting vines late one evening in spring our attention was caught by a movement at the top of the gully – the small valley that divides our vineyard. The

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a natural history…

Published on July 24, 2015April 20, 2017 by limeburnhillvineyard Category: LANDSCAPE, VINEYARD CREATION, WESTFIELD FARM

History: The field has been pasture for as long as historical maps show and certainly as long as anyone can remember. It has been farmed organically for at least the

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Tomorrow is our first Biodynamic Winegrowing works Tomorrow is our first Biodynamic Winegrowing workshop of the year - learning about how to run a vineyard and make wine following biodynamic principles. 

All tickets gone for this one but, if you missed out on a ticket, we will be running a second workshop on Sunday 24th July.

Ticket includes lunch, a vineyard tour and wine tasting, as well as all the learning.

Link in our bio shows you all of our events.

#biodynamicwinegrowing
#workshopbristol
#naturalwine
#naturalwinemaking
#biodynamicwine 
#bristolevents
Mowing the meadow between Pinot Noir rows this wee Mowing the meadow between Pinot Noir rows this week - rain and warmth make for ideal mildew conditions and the deep meadow increases this.
The high trellising allows us to keep more grass and flowers under the vines though, which means more soil microbes and greater biodiversity, and more life in the vineyard means a greater expression of place in the wines (to be released imminently…!)
#biodynamicvineyard 
#naturalvineyard
#ecologicalvineyard 
#naturalwine
Curious cows and standing stones #stantondrew #d Curious cows and standing stones

#stantondrew 
#druidcircle
#paintedlady butterfly in the vineyard yesterday, #paintedlady butterfly in the vineyard yesterday, basking in the sun. Beautiful camouflage when it’s wings are closed. 

#biodynamicvineyard 
#naturalvineyard
#naturespirits
Posted @withregram • @ubuntu_food Fire Workshop Posted @withregram • @ubuntu_food Fire Workshop end of day feast, it’s what we do 💁🏻‍♀️🙅🏻‍♀️ 

Such a magical event with wonderful people learning and sharing. Drinking natural wine and eating beautiful food around the fire. 

Next Fire Cooking Workshop on the vineyard is Friday 17th June / tickets on @ubuntu_food website.

#firefood
#firecooking
#bristolworkshop 
#biodynamicvineyard
#naturalwine
The first #elderflower of the year… #cordial #wi The first #elderflower of the year…
#cordial
#wine
#pollinators
Tea treatments for the vineyard - #dandelion (pota Tea treatments for the vineyard - #dandelion (potassium, other nutrients and sun energy), #willow (salisylic acid to initiate immune response pre mildew pressure) and #nettle (nitrogen and general feed) with added #comfreyextract (which is always good!)

#biodynamicvineyard
#naturalvineyard 
#vineyardteas 
#vineyardasalivingorganism 
#limeburnhillterroir
Lovely event at the weekend for Amy and friends, t Lovely event at the weekend for Amy and friends, tour of the vineyard followed by a wine tasting and lunch. The vineyard has never been so glamorous !

#spiritofplace
#beautifulview
#chewvalley 
#bristolwinetasting
Posted @withregram • @wildingcider C I D E R S Posted @withregram • @wildingcider C I D E R  S A T U R D A Y 

Every second Saturday of the month @wildingcider open the gate and big barn doors to sell their cider and other, seasonal produce direct from the farm. 

Come visit them this Saturday, 14th May.

They’ll be opening a few bottles for tasting, different ones from last month. 

The weather is set to be ☀️ 

The apple blossom is out, the lambs are bouncing and the chickens are back outside, strutting their stuff about the place. 

See you then! 

#realcider #chewvalley #chewmagna
I wouldn’t usually recommend apps but this is ut I wouldn’t usually recommend apps but this is utterly wonderful - Merlin by @cornellbirds - set it to record sound and it identifies birds by their songs/calls. Highlights them on a list as they call so you begin to learn the bird calls without trying.

A few mistakes here and there but overall an absolute joy. 

#naturalvineyard 
#natureinthevineyard 
#birdidentification 
#lovenature
Fire Cookery Workshop on the vineyard with @ubuntu Fire Cookery Workshop on the vineyard with @ubuntu_food this Friday 🔥 🔥 🔥 

Join us for an introduction to cooking over fire with the talented Imke from @ubuntu_food.

Learn how to:

- set the fire,
- work with wood and charcoal,
- use different fire cooking techniques,
- prep food for fire,
- put together some fantastic fire cooking recipes
- draw on the wonderful community of local growers to make healthy and sustainable feasts!
- and drink some of Limeburn Hill’s natural wines in the vineyard.

You will also learn about the biodynamic vineyard on a short tour by the winegrowers, Robin & Georgina. 

TICKETS VIA UBUNTU FOOD WEBSITE link in their bio @ubuntu_food 

#firecooking #openfirecooking #naturalwine #bristolevent #winetastingbristol #firecookeryworkshop
Preparing for the first event of the year … priv Preparing for the first event of the year … private party with lunch

#biodynamicvineyard
#bristolweekend 
#bristolvineyard
#bristolwinetasting 
#naturalwine
Fire Cookery Workshop on the vineyard with @ubuntu Fire Cookery Workshop on the vineyard with @ubuntu_food this Friday 🔥 🔥 🔥 

Join us for an introduction to cooking over fire with the talented Imke from @ubuntu_food.

Learn how to:

- set the fire,
- work with wood and charcoal,
- use different fire cooking techniques,
- prep food for fire,
- put together some fantastic fire cooking recipes
- draw on the wonderful community of local growers to make healthy and sustainable feasts!
- and drink some of Limeburn Hill’s natural wines in the vineyard.

You will also learn about the biodynamic vineyard on a short tour by the winegrowers, Robin & Georgina. 

TICKETS VIA UBUNTU FOOD WEBSITE link in their bio @ubuntu_food 

#firecooking #openfirecooking #naturalwine #bristolevent #winetastingbristol #firecookeryworkshop
Posted @withregram • @oakrestaurantbath Sharing Posted @withregram • @oakrestaurantbath Sharing wine and stories @limeburnhill @berdoulat_interior_design
Compost day … 1 - grape stems after 6 months, 2 Compost day …
1 - grape stems after 6 months,
2 - grape marc after 6 months,
3 - mixed together & grass/nettles added
4 - covered with cardboard
5 - topped with straw for protection & insulation

#biodynamiccompost
#naturalvineyard
#lifeinthesoil
#soilandsoul
Posted @withregram • @biodynamicuk SIGN UP 📣. Posted @withregram • @biodynamicuk SIGN UP 📣. If you haven't already, make sure you sign up to our Biodynamic Bulletin. We'll send you regular bulletin emails with the latest news, offers, practical tips and other ways you can help support the vital work we do at The Biodynamic Association.

Tap the link in @biodynamicuk bio to register your email address.
#petnatred #Samhain2021 Disgorged another rack thi #petnatred #Samhain2021
Disgorged another rack this morning…

#biodynamicwine
#naturalwine
#thebestpetisapetnat
Posted @withregram • @annadoherty___ An article Posted @withregram • @annadoherty___ An article about approaches to wine making and how global warming is having an impact on viticulture all over for @lampoonmagazine. 🍇 

Thank you to @limeburnhill a biodynamic vineyard in Chew Magna, Bristol and @masiwines, a wine producer in Veneto, Northern Italy who gave me some insight. Photos are all from @limeburnhill.
Orange Tip Butterfly, Field Woodrush, Lady’s Smo Orange Tip Butterfly, Field Woodrush, Lady’s Smock and Common Dog Violet - some of the joys of an ecology walk around the farm yesterday with ecologist Neil @ Avellana Ecology

#naturalvineyard
#Blackthorn and #Hawthorn are flowering at the sa #Blackthorn and #Hawthorn are  flowering at the same time in the vineyard.
The #bees are happy and already spreading wild yeast, overwintering in their hives, around the land as they forage for pollen and nectar. 

#naturalvineyard
#biodynamicvineyard
#wildyeast
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