Chardonnay is a good-yielding white wine variety that buds early in the season and also ripens relatively early. The best chardonnays come from cool climates, but the variety also adapts well to warmer regions. Chardonnay ripens easily and produces medium-to-full-bodied wines with rich apple, citrus, and tropical fruit aromas and flavors, but the varieties full body is capable of supporting a host of complementary characteristics, such as oak, butter, and vanilla. Good air circulation minimizes mildew issues. Can plant in a large container and train over a trellis or patio cover if desired. Hardy to around 5°'s. Enjoy pretty fall foliage as the vine goes dormant.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the premier red wine grape
in the world. Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant
grape in the Bordeaux region of France, but has
spread to every other major growing region. The
Cabernet Sauvignon grape produces distinctive
wines that are tannic and can have long aging
potential. Cabernet wines are usually blended
with other varieties to make wines with
increased complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon is a
small dark thick skinned grape that gives
average yields. It needs slightly warmer growing
conditions than many other varieties in order to
achieve maturity. Cabernet Sauvignon Taste
characteristics include: dark cherry, cedar,
tobacco, black currant, and if grown in cool
climates, green pepper or olive overtones. Enjoy
the foliage as it goes dormant, and its dominant
trunk and branch pattern which gives good winter
time interest. Hardy to about 5°s. Shipped as a
potted one gallon plant in its original soil and
container.
