Anyone interested in some Tannat vines?

[Pat57]

I would like to try this grape and have a line on some vines. I may have to order 25 to get them and I only want about 5-6 of them. If anyone wants to try some let me know and we can probably arrange it.

Pat

 

[UBB]

Cool! Can you realistically grow that in Michigan?

 

[Pat57]

Cool! Can you realistically grow that in Michigan?

Short answer is no ...LOL I plan on growing them with only about 4' spacing and will either lay them down in winter or make a shelter for them. With our usual heavy snow cover I think they should survive. Nevertheless, it will be a challenge. Supposedly has late bud break, but late ripening as well, which could be a problem.

I had a glass of Tannat (100%) at my sisters 2 years ago and loved it. I think it could also be a good blending wine with some of the lighter northern varieties.

So why not give it a try and see what happens?

Pat

 

[Pat57]

I forgot to add that the other reason I want to make Tannat wine is because of the extra high levels of OPC's that it contains. Supposedly the highest of any red wine grape, so very good for the 'ole ticker ...LOL

http://tablascreek.typepad.com/tablas/2008/06/tannat-the-heal.html