St Laurent
Stanmore Farm has worked closely with Paul Jacobsen of Judge Rock Wines in Alexandra, who imported this exciting new clone and now we have bulked up the material to the point where we can offer good numbers of vines.
Veraison and harvest should occur earlier than Pinot noir and therefore provide an alternative red variety. The grape is described in Jancis Robinson’s ‘Guide to Wine Grapes’ as capable of producing the finest quality wines with deep coloured velvety juicy fruit and low tannin. At the 2004 Romeo Bragato Conference Dr Richard Smart recommended this variety for New Zealand conditions.
For more detailed information see also www.judgerock.co.nz
Other Varieties
Kate Gibbs is very involved in the NZGVIG as Chairperson of the Wairarapa Group and on the Management Committee of the National Group.
Besides growing our own source blocks, Stanmore Farm buys scion wood (budwood) from the NZGVIG. Some of the new variety / clones available include Pinot gris Berrysmith, 40A and 7A. Other varieties due to be released include, Carmenere, Merlot Clone 18, Kerner, Muscat blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon clone 29, Trminette, Dornfelder, Tempranillo.
In addition we are also able to supply a range of clones of the more common varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay Arnies, Muscat, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Viognier and Syrah.
Our rootstock options are Schwarzmann, 101-14, 3309, SO4 and Riparia Gloire.
See the NZGVIG website for further information
www.grapevineimprovement.com
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