Hello Eccobella3 Both the scion ( Cabernet ) and the rootstock 101-14 are of the vitis genus with in the "Plant Kingdom" Where as Cabernet is vitis vinifera the rootstock is a combination of vitis rupestris and vitis riparia. The rootstock does not produce any wine grapes, but protects the vine from harmful elements in the soil. Because they are of the same genus, they can be grafted, and grow together. Thanks very much for watching the videos. Dave
Dave, I couldn't help but notice that the cuttings you took to the Alexander Grapevine Nursery were marked with red and white tape while the ones Mr Lopez said were yours and was shown grafting were clearly adorned in yellow tape. Hopefully, Frank didn't pull the wool over your eyes. Otherwise, I love your videos! I have learned so much from them, and it is clear that producing wine is a labor of love for you.
Hi hmichaelr1 Thanks very much for your comment, I am glad to hear you enjoyed the videos, they are fun to do. Good observation on your part about the color of the tape. I actually used two different colors of tape to identify the two different Cabernet clones iin the vineyard. Both Vineyards, new and old are planted to aprox 70% clone 337 and about 30% clone 191. So I was sure to have the same clonal mix in both vineyards I marked the plants with different tape. The 337 was marked in yellow and the 191 in red and white tape. In 5a I was taking the cutting of 191 vines and in 5b we had started the grafting 1st with clone 337. I think in 5e I show the two different clones growing side in the nursery by side 337 and 191. And in 7 the vine I put in the ground was 337, all Cabernet of course. In the winemaking, having the 2 clones as a field blend for the wine gives it added layering of flavors and aromas. Good observation and question though, I can tell you are watching closely. Thanks again for you comment Dave
I never should have doubted you, Dave... you're on top of it every step of the way! Good luck with the current weather conditions (it's either extremely hot and dry or the media are hyping it)!
Hello Eccobella3
Both the scion ( Cabernet ) and the rootstock 101-14 are of the vitis genus with in the "Plant Kingdom" Where as Cabernet is vitis vinifera the rootstock is a combination of vitis rupestris and vitis riparia. The rootstock does not produce any wine grapes, but protects the vine from harmful elements in the soil. Because they are of the same genus, they can be grafted, and grow together.
Thanks very much for watching the videos.
Dave
Dave, I couldn't help but notice that the cuttings you took to the Alexander Grapevine Nursery were marked with red and white tape while the ones Mr Lopez said were yours and was shown grafting were clearly adorned in yellow tape. Hopefully, Frank didn't pull the wool over your eyes. Otherwise, I love your videos! I have learned so much from them, and it is clear that producing wine is a labor of love for you.
Hi hmichaelr1
Thanks very much for your comment, I am glad to hear you enjoyed the videos, they are fun to do.
Good observation on your part about the color of the tape. I actually used two different colors of tape to identify the two different Cabernet clones iin the vineyard. Both Vineyards, new and old are planted to aprox 70% clone 337 and about 30% clone 191. So I was sure to have the same clonal mix in both vineyards I marked the plants with different tape. The 337 was marked in yellow and the 191 in red and white tape. In 5a I was taking the cutting of 191 vines and in 5b we had started the grafting 1st with clone 337. I think in 5e I show the two different clones growing side in the nursery by side 337 and 191. And in 7 the vine I put in the ground was 337, all Cabernet of course. In the winemaking, having the 2 clones as a field blend for the wine gives it added layering of flavors and aromas.
Good observation and question though, I can tell you are watching closely.
Thanks again for you comment
Dave
I never should have doubted you, Dave... you're on top of it every step of the way! Good luck with the current weather conditions (it's either extremely hot and dry or the media are hyping it)!
super!