Jim Swayze said:

>Long time lover of wine who has recently discovered the work of Thomas
>Volney Munson. Turns out that his grandson I believe is a good family
>friend, Dave Munson. Dave gave us a copy of T.V's biography, a great
>read!
>
>I'd like to grow some grapes and make some wine from them. I live in
>University Park in Dallas. I thought this impossible at first, but
>found out last week that there is a gentleman who has been growing
>Chardonnay off of Inwood Road. Sells his wine to a shop in McKinney, I
>believe. Anyway, I am starting from scratch and am not sure if my soil
>is good, what varieties might work, etc.

Hi Jim--

You should check out the TV Munson center at Grayson College, right
up the road from you in Sherman. They have an entire enology and
viticulture program, and they can give you a lot of basic information
on what works in your area.

KC