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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.
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Wine Spectator Tasting Reports
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07/30/2010 12:00 AM
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9 Red Values from Washington (Wine Spectator)
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New reviews of excellent Cabernets and Merlots, most priced at $25 or less
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07/26/2010 12:00 AM
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2007 Napa Cabernets (Wine Spectator)
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New reviews of 12 outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons and blends from the stellar 2007 vintage in Napa Valley
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07/23/2010 12:00 AM
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9 Refreshing White Values from Washington (Wine Spectator)
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New reviews of sweet and dry Rieslings, Chardonnays and a Sauvignon Blanc from Columbia Valley, most priced at $20 or less
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07/19/2010 12:00 AM
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California Merlot and Zinfandel (Wine Spectator)
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New reviews of a dozen exciting young reds from the Golden State, some collectible, some good values
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07/16/2010 12:00 AM
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20 Southern Rhône Values (Wine Spectator)
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New reviews of appealing reds and refreshing summer rosés, most for just $20 or less
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07/12/2010 12:00 AM
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14 Outstanding California Reds (Wine Spectator)
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New reviews of Napa Cabernets and more, each priced at $50 or less
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07/09/2010 12:00 AM
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18 Unique French Reds (Wine Spectator)
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New reviews of intriguing Cabernet Franc-based reds and more from France's Loire Valley
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07/02/2010 12:00 AM
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Enticing Virginia Viogniers (Wine Spectator)
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14 new reviews show the Old Dominion's vintners are having success with the white Rhône grape and providing value as well
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07/02/2010 12:00 AM
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22 Finger Lakes Rieslings (Wine Spectator)
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New reviews of 2009 Rieslings from New York's Finger Lakes region, all but one priced at $20 or less, show the grape excelled despite a difficult vintage
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06/28/2010 12:00 AM
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19 Outstanding California Pinot Noirs (Wine Spectator)
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New reviews of wines above 90 points from Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and elsewhere in the Golden State
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