The Beautiful French Vineyards Idyllic Countryside
We are staying in the Var, a area next to the legendary Cote d'Azur. It is legendary for its vineyards and rose wine, a kind of blush beverage best served with pasta, cheese, and fish.
During harvest time in summer, the vineyards practically cover all the hills and thousands of hectares of plains to form a delectable picture, as bunches of plants heavy with succulent grapes greet you in the morning. Last month, our neighbors harvested a small grapevine and they were able to amass a little more than twenty kilos of grapes.
For making wine, the key harvest is during very late summer because it is the period when vineyard owners get people to pick the fruits. On average, the work takes six hours per day and a big lunch and dinner is given. The job does not pay very well but people go for the experience, to get together with other people, and to spend a friendly time.
The massive harvest experience lasts anywhere from one to three weeks, computed from the amount of work to be done. Unfortunately, this year, several vineyards have been sold to make way for real estate operations since owners are losing money due to lack of sales.
During harvest time in summer, the vineyards practically cover all the hills and thousands of hectares of plains to form a delectable picture, as bunches of plants heavy with succulent grapes greet you in the morning. Last month, our neighbors harvested a small grapevine and they were able to amass a little more than twenty kilos of grapes.
For making wine, the key harvest is during very late summer because it is the period when vineyard owners get people to pick the fruits. On average, the work takes six hours per day and a big lunch and dinner is given. The job does not pay very well but people go for the experience, to get together with other people, and to spend a friendly time.
The massive harvest experience lasts anywhere from one to three weeks, computed from the amount of work to be done. Unfortunately, this year, several vineyards have been sold to make way for real estate operations since owners are losing money due to lack of sales.
