Autumn afternoon - a vineyard stroll in pictures

Autumn afternoon - a vineyard stroll in pictures

Here are some pictures taken during a recent vineyard stroll between Meersburg and Hagnau on the Lake Constance shore, revisiting old Wine Rambler territory along the way. It was as serene as you can see, except for eerie fake bird-of-prey calls and canon shot that went off every couple of minutes to scare away any birds interested in sampling Spätlese grapes - it was either that, or a bit of private artillery practice.

pear tree, vines, and kitschy autumn sunlight near the <a href=Aufricht winery " src="/sites/default/files/images/bei-aufricht.jpg" width="450" height="600" align="center" class="inline inline-center" />

Looking west towards Meersburg, with the castle, seat of <a href=Staatsweingut Meersburg, in the background" src="/sites/default/files/images/lerchenberg-blick-auf-meers.jpg" width="500" height="334" align="center" class="inline inline-center" />

Looking east towards Hagnau
Looking east towards Hagnau

Grapes about ready for harvest. Any <a href=ampelographers in attendance?" src="/sites/default/files/images/traube.jpg" width="166" height="250" align="center" class="inline inline-center" />

pruned back vines
pruned back vines

Meanwhile, back at the farm - bringing home the apple harvest near Tettnang, Allgäu
Meanwhile, back at the farm - bringing home the apple harvest near Tettnang, Allgäu

Submitted by Julian Sunday, 07/11/2010

In reply to by Alex

It may be, Alex, for all I know. It wasn't so much a puzzle for someone to solve, but a real question.