Netting against birds
is essential here in the Neusiederslee region of Austria. Alois Kracher leaves
his
grapes on the vine well into Autumn (they are pictured here in mid
October) hoping for botrytis
to strike. In most years it comes, but it's a nervous waiting game.
(All photographs are ŠJamie Goode and must not be republished in any form without permission.)