Woolie's are selling outdoor grape vines Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc for £4-99 buy one get one free they look good sturdy plants.
i bought one of each, they say they are hardy: got home and my gardening book says 'dont buy wine varieties' DOH! I'll stick em in this w'end and see how they go.
Why does the book say "dont buy wine varieties" - what is the problem?
I bought one each of these last year - both grew fine - no grapes last year but then after buying them they did sit in the shed until April - I expect them to go well this year.
The reason for not buying wine varieties is that they are no good for eating - wines need more tannin (which is bitter - Cabernet Sauvignon) and acidity to enable them to age and sop them being alcoholic ribena. Wine varieties have these which is great for wine but rubbish for eating - they'll taste sharp and probably very bitter. Cabernet will not ripen in the UK I shouldn't think - Sauvignon stands a good chance in a good year in a sheltered spot in warm soil!
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