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19398
Looks interesting......but if the idea is space saving then it might be more trouble that it is worth to try to manage vines around that assembly...for that...
JWyman
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Feb 1, 2006
4:09 pm
19399
This is basically the same way I set my rows, the only differance is I used a heavy cinder block in the ground and instead of a wedge at the top,I drilled a...
John
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Feb 1, 2006
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19400
" it might be more trouble that it is worth to try to manage vines" I find it no trouble to manage the vines, in fact many times the braces add an additional...
Dan&jan
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Feb 1, 2006
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19401
I used this type of brace but instead of the twitchel I used fence tightness. I used a notch in the end post and beveled the brace to fit. It is helpful to...
Dan&jan
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Feb 1, 2006
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19402
it's what i use, 'cept i use an 8X16X2" concrete block instead of a rock. small vineyard, somewhere between 40 and 50 rows, 270 ft. to 540 ft. lengths, some...
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jimboward2000
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Feb 2, 2006
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19403
... From: grapesrus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:grapesrus@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jimboward@... ... Jim, with your high cordon, sometimes called the...
Dan Strickland
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Feb 2, 2006
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19404
sounds OK but with the return wired from the brace it is an easy task to adjust the wire tension Dan Veilleux in the mountains of NC zone 6a...
Dan&jan
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Feb 2, 2006
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19405
hi dan, if, by "shoot position," you mean do i go through and comb down the shoots from time to time, then yes; and tempered with the appropos word,...
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jimboward2000
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Feb 2, 2006
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19406
... From: grapesrus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:grapesrus@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jimboward@... ... shoots from time to time, then yes; and tempered...
Dan Strickland
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Feb 3, 2006
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19407
hi dan, sure am happy with it (until proven otherwise ;-). where have you seen gdc with catch wires? ah, maybe you're talking about the optional rotating...
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Feb 3, 2006
5:32 pm
19408
Hello, Thanks so much. Where are you located? I'm in Texas. Would it be better for me to send money for postage and handling, etc? Yours truly, Rory Young ...
Rory K. Young
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Feb 3, 2006
11:58 pm
19409
A few years back I bought some grapes from a local grower who swore he had Merlot. THe grapes were small, the crop very early, and the wine dark as ink and...
Dave Williams
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Feb 3, 2006
11:59 pm
19410
Interesting story. Now you see why those hybridizers worked sooo long and hard to produce those vines: they're TOUGH. And, interestingly enough, if you give...
George Gale
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Feb 4, 2006
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19411
Reminder from the Calendar of grapesrus http://groups.yahoo.com/group/grapesrus/cal Salone Di Vino Sunday February 19, 2006 All Day (This event repeats every...
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Feb 5, 2006
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19412
im in michigan....yes....you are welcome to pick up shipping and handling...contact me off list and we can work out the particulars....... ... better for me to...
JWyman
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Feb 5, 2006
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19413
Good story Dave.....i planted my first 300 last year....was suprised to find the degree to which they are susceptible to powdery mildew? i wont be planting any...
JWyman
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Feb 5, 2006
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19414
Tonight at sundown the jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat begins. It is the new year for trees and vines.It will then be hallachically permissable to begin cultural...
lownmkr
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Feb 12, 2006
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19415
Ron, Thanks for posting this blessing!...
dhampton2000
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Feb 13, 2006
2:36 pm
19416
i though it was an appropriate blessing for winemakers and grapegrowers of all faiths to know. Ron ... hallachically ... ata ... thou ... some ... have not ......
lownmkr
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Feb 13, 2006
3:26 pm
19417
hehehe, God Bless... Had a growers prayer written at one time, lost it in the old computer, but I will say this "May blue skies and gentle rains bless all of...
Joe ONeal
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Feb 13, 2006
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19418
Yep... I celebrated by saying a prayer and opening a 5-year bottle of Sangiovese from dear Italy. Rory, ... From: Joe ONeal To: grapesrus@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Rory K. Young
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Feb 13, 2006
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19419
Has anyone made or know of anyone making a Blush Norton/Cynthiana wine. Is it any good? Just curious and would like to try some. Andrew [Non-text portions of...
Andrew Swenson
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Feb 15, 2006
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19420
Have done this with cabernet and it was AWSOME, only it was a secondary of sorts, I used the skins and added white grape juice.. Ferm kicked in instantly and...
Joe ONeal
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Feb 15, 2006
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19421
Chrysalis Vineyards in Virginia makes a Rose ('Mariposa') from Norton that's pretty good. -Jim- In a message dated 2/15/2006 5:51:46 AM Eastern Standard Time,...
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Feb 16, 2006
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19422
Dang, there is a guy near me who I believe made a Blush Norton. He was in Belleville, IL i think. Used to be on this group. Can't recall his name but I...
Anthony Hamberg
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Feb 18, 2006
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19423
Any suggestions on trellis design and row spacing for someone who is designing a vineyard with mechanical picking in mind? Thanks...
dpixley
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Feb 20, 2006
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19424
... wine. Is it any good? Just curious and would like to try some. ... Stone Hill Winery in Hermann MO has a blanc de noir sparkling wine made from Norton in...
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Feb 20, 2006
11:17 pm
19425
What is the flavour of a Beta grape like? Is it Concordy but sour, or does it have a pronounced riparia herbaceousness to it? Just curious, thanks. Paul ... ...
Paul Bulas
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Feb 24, 2006
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19426
Paul, The predominant flavor of Beta is the Concord component, although it is less pronounced than in Concord. The second aspect you notice is the acid; you...
Mark Hart
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Feb 24, 2006
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19427
Mark, thanks very much. I live in a zone where Concord does just fine, but have always been intrigued by Beta due to its amazing hardiness. I would love to...
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