There are at least eight vineyards in Washington County and Jimmy Hatchett - owner of the largest - also consented to share a bit of his afternoon allowing photos of the harvest. Hatchett has seven varities of grapes - including table grapes. Hatchett takes his grapes to a processing plant outside the county rather than processing in-house. Thanks Jimmy! I enjoyed the ride on the grape wagon and loved the tour!
Grape growers constantly battle birds - who not only eat their crop, but set up housekeeping in the midst of what the birds see as a bird banquet. This bird's nest on top of a post in the vineyard is one of many - but last only until Jimmy sees them! (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
Grape growers constantly battle birds - who not only eat their crop, but set up housekeeping in the midst of what the birds see as a bird banquet. This bird's nest on top of a post in the vineyard is one of many - but last only until Jimmy sees them! (c) 2005 Photo by Becky Blanton. All rights reserved.
