The Lambs Arrive

Dear grapelovers,

Spring has arrived in the vineyard. The vines are slowly waking up from their winter slumber and the first delicate buds are starting to break. One after the other our little lambs see the light of day for the first time. Their soft bleats blend in with the happy choir of the birds.

So far five lambs have arrived and we are waiting for two more. Moving the herd from parcel to parcel requires a lot of patience when the lambs are so young. The herd usually follows me peacefully as I walk between the vineyard. At this time however the ewes are very shy and the lambs like to make small groups on their own rather than chasing after their mothers.

I moved the herd yesterday to an adjacent parcel. In my first attempt they all came along, except for one ewe with her male lamb. After some while I was finally able to entice the ewe into the new parcel, but the little ram simply didn't want to move. Finally I had to dive and catch the little thing and carry him over to the next parcel. Independent and headstrong like his father Ludwig - this will no doubt make a good ram for breeding.

All the best, Hoss