Ontario Fruit Explorers

["bert dunn" <helbert@idirect.com>]

H Tom

F.G. has not been thro quarantine- thus not legal in Canada yet.

In reality there are quite a few growers in Ontario who have it- they just don't broadcast it.   :-))

 

There are large numbers (large as in IMO) of Eona growing in Quebec and Ontario. Several wineries in P.Q. make a varietal from it. A winery owner picked my St Croix last fall and is very happy with the product.

Cheers                Bert

 

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Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 11:08 AM

Subject: [OFEX] Frontenac Gris?

Hello All,

 

Is the Frontenac Gris wine grape in general release yet?  It is supposed to be very winter hardy according to WineMaker magazine, and make a decent wine.  If nothing else I could blend it with currants.

 

I am looking to replace my St Croix and Eona which make terribly acid wine.  It is the only wine I ever made that I spit out upon tasting.

 

I am looking for a very hardy, white wine grape because red wine literally gives me a headache.  I cannot finish a single glass without ramifications.  

 

If anyone has local trial information it would appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Tom