I got mine from Sonoma Grapevines as well, and they are good, but
expensive. You can buy cuttings from many of the growers in Texas, if
you get in touch with them by harvest time, and you'll be buying proven
stock that is resistant to most Texas diseases. Call about at some of
the wineries around Fredericksburg. One thing I've learned (or noticed)
from the local wineries. They have had so many problems with vines like
Merlot and Cab, that they are now starting to look for vines/grapes that
do well in the Texas heat. Everyone wants to grow a popular grape, but
Texas really doesn't have the regions for doing that. There is no
consistent rain nor temperature to follow. Summers are extremely hot,
and freezes can't get very cold, not to mention quite unpredictable.
There are many vines that start budding with a warm February and get
zapped by a late March freeze.

my two cents,
Will

"Rory K. Young" wrote:
>
> Hey, guys,
>
> I'm in :Lucas, Texas, and am a new grower, also. This season, I set out an
> area for 30 vines.
> I'll set out more as I become more experienced, but 30 should do me, this
> season.
>
> I planted 12 Viogner/S02 Rootstock (white) and 6 Tannat/S02 Rootstock (red),
> and have ordered 25 Petite Syrah (1103 Rootstock) as well. All of these were
> ordered from SonomaGrapevines.com, out of
> California (I would recommend them). I am also interested in doing some sort
> of wine/port wine with Lenoir, after my tastes of it at this year's Grape
> Camp.
>
> I, too, am new to the sprayings, so would be interested to hear what others
> are doing.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rory K. Young, in Lucas, TX
> 972/747-7257
>
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