Southern Ohio... Growing Merlot?

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Anyone in Southern Ohio, Southern Indiana or Northern Kentucky growing Merlot?

The only vineyard I know that grows any is Valley Vineyard in Warren County.

Buds tend to be a little more tender than Cab. Franc or Cab. Sauv. Spring bud break is on par with Cab. Sauv.

LT 50 is -10 F. We have not been that low since the polar vortex of 2014/15.

Looking at adding some red Vinifera vines in 2022. Option to Merlot would be Malbec. I think Pinot Noir would not like our hot summer nights (but Pinot Gris seems fine with it).

Throwing that out there for opinions.
 

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