“The birds sit on top of those wires, and as you can imagine, they come down and snack on grapes all day,” says Bouchaine Vineyards’ head winemaker. photo credit: Tina CaputoRebecca Rosen with Hermes.
Harvest is a busy time in California wine country—not just for picking crews and winemakers, but also for some lesser-known vineyard workers.
When grapes ripen on the vines, wild birds like starlings and finches can’t wait to swoop in and eat the sweet, juicy fruit.
Rather than risking their precious crop, some winemakers are turning to trained falcons for help…