PCharles
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This past weekend, while helping a vineyard owner prune his vines, I met a fellow who is currently developing his own vineyard with hopes of opening a tasting room ect. The fellow, Mario, was getting cuttings of Cap Franc from my friend Jim, which he was going to graft onto grape vines that have not performed well. Mario had planted several rows of Chardonnay and Zinfendel several years back. He's been having trouble getting the grapes to mature properly. I believe they were getting mushy and rotten due to the tight clusters. Cab Franc is a proven grower in this area of the state.
I hope to get to know Mario better in the future. His vineyard is less than 30 minutes from my house. Perhaps I can pay him a visit and get some photos of his grafting procedure.
Mario shared that his family moved to the US about 1907 and that his grandfather made and sold wine, at one time having as much as 25 keggs of wine filled.
It's exciting for me to now know three vineyard/wineries within 30 minutes of where I live.
Feel free to add comments/experiences/links related to grafting.
Have a great day.
I hope to get to know Mario better in the future. His vineyard is less than 30 minutes from my house. Perhaps I can pay him a visit and get some photos of his grafting procedure.
Mario shared that his family moved to the US about 1907 and that his grandfather made and sold wine, at one time having as much as 25 keggs of wine filled.
It's exciting for me to now know three vineyard/wineries within 30 minutes of where I live.
Feel free to add comments/experiences/links related to grafting.
Have a great day.
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