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Three rows of Rondo
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N.G.W.B.J.
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Looking good and healthy!
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Originally posted by lockwood1956 View Post
Looks like they are really coming around. Do the large trees block the sun and cause some growing concerns. I would say that there should be enough grapes on them for some grape wine - approximately what is the length of each row. I am not familiar with the Rondo grape - not grown around my area as far as I know. Are the vines now in their third summer? Will this be the first year you have gotten grapes off of them. Cheers DAWComment
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Yup Daw
third summer it is, and looking forward to a crop this year.
the trees are to the west of the vines so they get the sun for most of the dayN.G.W.B.J.
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What are the Rondo grapes like Bob -- red or white; are thy specifically a British grape developed there? sorry I just have not hear of them before. DAWComment
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They are a pinot noir clone
very very vigorous
yum scrum
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Thank you Bob-- just checked the Internet with this link,, DAWComment
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Interesting thing -- I just saw a TV program of a winery in Whales and growing grapes there and also I knew that there were grapes in the far south west? - Cornwall? but did not realize there was actual development of various cultivars there. Thanx DAW Cheers!Comment
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Rondo
here is a pic of the berriesN.G.W.B.J.
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Wow looks like the Valiant grape that I have growing in my urban garden - I have two plants that give me approximately 10-15 pounds of very tart grapes that I use in my blending. I have them growing over the arbor in the back yard.
I am looking forward to the pictures you sen of the wine that is made from the grapes. DAW
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Bob,
Your vines look wonderful! Keep up the good work.
Daw,
There's a guy in my area who makes grape juice from a blend of valiant, bluebell, and something else. Excellent flavor.
SteveSteve
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Steve
That would take a taste bud that likes very tart - acidic things. I freeze the valiant grapes and I suppose use them like elderberries; adds that something and color to a berry or blueberry wine. I never have enough with only around 10 pounds to try and make valiant grape wine but I think by themselves the acidity may be unbearable? Cheers Steve Daw
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Bloody weather
Have been out among the vines pruning and weeding, I'm soaked, but I thought I would carry on and get the job finished.
Then a flash of lightening and a very very very loud bang simultaneously, (must have been reeeeeaaaaaaaal close) sent me scurrying for cover.
Rain stopped so took some photos, I'm a bit worried by the lack of sunshine available for the last 6 weeks, it's rained almost constantly, but apparently it will be a nice August (I'm thinking I may need 22 hours sunshine a day in August to get brix levels up!N.G.W.B.J.
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So determined not to lose a day through rain, I tidied my winemaking area.
Tired now....need a lie down
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And racked the 06 sangiovese into barrels (20l and 50l)N.G.W.B.J.
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