Michael DeGraff wrote:

Hi,

I am planning on purchasing my first ever set of grape vines to plant this
spring. I was wondering what recommendations any of you have for my
location. I am pretty sure we have a long growing season here, if that
helps. I plan to grow table grapes, grapes for white wine (Chardonnay),
and
a full bodied red. I am not a wine connoisseur; my aim is to purchase
vines
that produce reliably in my area. I would really appreciate any insight
that you could give me.

Also I have found a couple of nurseries that seem reputable on the net.
However, without growing experience I am hesitant to try them blindly.
Can someone recommend a site to order vines?

Thanks,

Michael DeGraff
Southern New Jersey, USA

For your red variety you might consider Cabernet Franc. It grows very well
here in Maryland and Northern Virginia and is even grown in New York State.
It is fairly cold hardy.

I have had better experience with it than what is "Supposed" to do well
here, Chambourcin, which is a French Hybrid. Others, however, do quite well
with Chambourcin. Some love its taste, others like me, like just a tad of
it in a blend for color and fruit.

As for Nurseries, you might try:
http://www.concordnurseries.com/

I have bought from them and have been pleased.