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Lovely selection, even rare species, well established. Mine were packed carefully, arrived in a very good shape. And overall shopping process, contact before, during and after - superb!
Slawa , Bristol
Supplied as a containerised vine grafted on S04 rootstock approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including pot.
This Product is Available Now.It is often thought that this variety was first brought to England by the Romans (something they actually did do for us) and has since naturalised in some parts of the UK. Believed to be a sport of Pinot Noir, in hardiness it is superior and copes with our climate better as it buds later but ripens earlier.
It is a lovely eating grape with rich purple-black fruits.
As a wine grape it could arguably be described as 'the secret grape' - despite being one of the most widely planted varieties in France it rarely gets a mention; up until recently this has been most noticeable in Champagne with most producers almost denying its use, preferring to emphasise the use of the more noble Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. As it is now being recognised as contributing to the body and richness of Champagnes it is now starting to get more recognition - and about time!
How To Plant, Grow & Train Grape Vines
Detailed advice on siting, planting and training grape vines - both outside and under protection. Includes basic pruning advice.
Not So Sour Grapes
An article on the basics of growing grapes written by Paul Peacock that appeared in the June 2007 issue of Grow It! magazine.