Smoky Overtones by Mike Emmett
Mike Emmett

Smoky Overtones by

This year’s vintage in the Yarra Valley will be affected by frost, extreme heat, and fire. These grapes at one of the valley’s premier vineyards hang from a burnt vine.

All my vineyard and winery customers have cancelled their documentary photography bookings this year. I’m doing them for free, for myself, just to keep busy.

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yarra, valley, wine, bushfire, grapes, fires

Comments

  • H M Bascom
    H M Bascomalmost 3 years ago

    Great photo, but I’m sorry to hear about all the bad luck with the vineyard this year.

  • The growers association is pretty up-beat about it, but its definitely a lean year.

    – Mike Emmett

  • Stephen Rowsell
    Stephen Rowsellalmost 3 years ago

    A real shame, Mike. Great picture though just the same.

  • There will still be a vintage, not sure what it’ll be like is all…

    – Mike Emmett

  • Mel Brackstone.com
    Mel Brackstone...almost 3 years ago

    This is the time they SHOULD be documenting!!! Historical data and images that will be looked at with awe in the good times ahead….

  • Yeah, thats whay I’m doing it. They were paying for promo images though, and can’t see the opportunity in these images, I think. Too soon…

    – Mike Emmett

  • Di Jenkins
    Di Jenkinsalmost 3 years ago

    Another excellent shot Mike – the fruit actually looks Ok despite the shrivelled vines.

  • It does look ok, yeah. This is a Chard clone I think…

    – Mike Emmett