Paul,

That's funny. I was at Lancaster also and spoke to Winterhaven about
vines. I think those vines would ripen too soon in southern NJ. Just my
hunch. I'm really interested in Lacresent though I've never tasted it.
I have tasted Lemberger and it was REALLY good. I highly recommend
Goose Watch Vineyard in the Finger Lakes if you want to taste really
good Lemberger and Chambourcin. I grow my chambourcin on it's own roots
also. I will never grow anything graftyed anymore. Never dug my
chambourcin up so I can't say anything about the root system. THey
seem to do fairly well here considering we get some cold temps in the
winter. This may be the coldest part of Westchester County and I live
in a valley. Traminette has survived for me and that would be a GREAT
choice for southern NJ. I don't think my growing season here is long
enough to ripen it so I have my doubts BUT the winter hardiness is
plenty good enough for S NJ.. It make GREAT wine in my opinion and I
like it better than Chardonnay BUT ya gotta grow what you like. What
problems do you have with chambourcin as far as growing it????? Sulphur
on Chambourcin???? Never tried it, but if it works, great!

Bob