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A picker carries the basket of grapes through the vines.

Yes they are a happy crew. We look after our workers and pay them decent wages. They are in our Chardonnay vines. Can you notice the Eagle Owl box in the gum tree behind the guy in the yellow T shirt!!! Photo by Peter Davison 16/02/2011

Last sunset of 2013, first sunrise of 2014

Last sunset of 2013, first sunrise of 2014

Smile please you are on camera!!! Photo by Peter Davison 16/02/2011

Snapped from the bar.

Portugese kids playing while their parents harvest the grapes

A grape picker uses a sacking cloak to help him carry the baskets from the vineyards

Grape pickers singing and smoking during a break.

You can see by this photo that the Chardonnay vines and grapes are in tip top condition. Lower leaves have been stripped off to reveal the beautiful fruit. Photo by Peter Davison, 16/02/2011

Again a great photo of our vineyard workers. We have a great bunch of contracted labour who pick our grapes. It is careful handling, after the grapes have been looked after on the vines, that ensure we maintain a quality operation. Photo by Riana on the 02/02/2011.

One of our female grape pickers picking our Pinot Noir. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the fruit from our first harvest from this variety. Photo by Riana on 02/02/2011.

Modern aid for Sand Castle Winery

A shot from the 1995 Quinta do Noval grape harvest.

We are really excited about all of our fruit this year. The Chardonnay appears especially good. Photo by Peter Davison, 16/02/2011

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

Picking our Pinot Noir grapes. Although the vines are only 3rd leaf (third year) we are excited about making our first Pinot Noir from these vines. I have a sneaky feeling!!!! Watch this space. Photo by Peter Davison 16/02/2011

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

North East v. Girard, North East, PA

A photo of Lawrens and Marc, two of the 2011 interns, emptying our Pinot Noir 'residue' from the fermentation tank. The Pinot juice has now been transferred to oak barrels. Photo by Riana 18/02/2011

North East v. Girard, North East, PA