From these two facts we can easily calculate that these Phoenix grapes should ripen against the fence at the time they would usually ripen in an open vineyard situation in early october.
Likewise these Chardonnay should ripen but harvest will almost certainly be late october or even early november again as the time open grown Chardonnay is picked.
Phoenix seems to be of a good size, not like many of the small wine varieties we grow in England. I become more interested with its table grape potential with the more I read about it.
ReplyDeleteEssentially though it depends how the flavour is, if it's good or just acceptable. We've also inherited the American theme of requiring our table grapes to be seedless, but I have seen (and eaten) varieties full of seeds from the supermarkets sold as Class II (cheap) fruit. In other countries table grapes tend to be dual purpose varieties, surplus that isn't made into wine sold for eating essentially.