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Giumarra Open Field Day 2012

Attendees gather for the start of one of Giumarra and Grapa's open field days. The field days were held during the first week in August to showcase grape varieties for existing and potential licensees of ARRA grape varieties.
Attendees gather for the start of one of Giumarra and Grapa's open field days. The field days were held during the first week in August to showcase grape varieties for existing and potential licensees of ARRA grape varieties.
Participants inspect rows of one of ARD's white grape varieties.
Participants inspect rows of one of ARD's white grape varieties.
The open field days were designed to allow attendees to see how different grapes are grown. Participants were encouraged to handle and taste varieties right off the vine.
The open field days were designed to allow attendees to see how different grapes are grown. Participants were encouraged to handle and taste varieties right off the vine.
Shachar Karniel, left, chief breeder for the ARD program, displays a bunch of ARRA 15 grapes.
Shachar Karniel, left, chief breeder for the ARD program, displays a bunch of ARRA 15 grapes.
This early variety white grape is designated as ARRA 11. It has a high sugar content and is currently grown in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco.
This early variety white grape is designated as ARRA 11. It has a high sugar content and is currently grown in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco.
“Our grape varieties have great color. The blacks are 100 percent black with no hints of red,” said Schachar Karniel, head breeder for the ARD program. Above is one of the black varieties currently being developed.
“Our grape varieties have great color. The blacks are 100 percent black with no hints of red,” said Schachar Karniel, head breeder for the ARD program. Above is one of the black varieties currently being developed.
One of the larger white grape varieties measured on the vine.
One of the larger white grape varieties measured on the vine.
Close to 30 people were on hand to see how new grapes are bred and grown for Giumarra and Grapa's ARD program.
Close to 30 people were on hand to see how new grapes are bred and grown for Giumarra and Grapa's ARD program.
Attendees on hand hailed from South Africa, Europe and South America. Many took pictures and notes on grapes in development.
Attendees on hand hailed from South Africa, Europe and South America. Many took pictures and notes on grapes in development.
Several participants were impressed by the size and color of the fruit which was in development.
Several participants were impressed by the size and color of the fruit which was in development.
Shachar Karniel, head breeder for the ARD program, holds a bunch of black grapes for a group of attendees to see.
Shachar Karniel, head breeder for the ARD program, holds a bunch of black grapes for a group of attendees to see.
Participants observe how ARRA grapes are packed in-field at the Giumarra Vineyards in Bakersfield, California.
Participants observe how ARRA grapes are packed in-field at the Giumarra Vineyards in Bakersfield, California.
Open field day attendees pose for a group photo.
Open field day attendees pose for a group photo.
Various ARRA grape varieties are displayed for attendees to see and taste.
Various ARRA grape varieties are displayed for attendees to see and taste.
Open field day attendees enjoyed fruit samples by which to remember the event.
Open field day attendees enjoyed fruit samples by which to remember the event.