VASCM: Recommendation for Pinot Noir Rootstock

[Nick de Sieyes]

I've been cautioned against the use of 110R with Pinot Noir due to the
possibility of a new, poorly-understood disease called 'grapevine necrotic
union':
http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/publications/publications.htm?seq_no_115=278448

Others have strong feelings about -- and probably better understanding of
-- pinot noir on 110R; hopefully they'll weigh in.

Best,
Nick


On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 2:31 PM, Andre Kobel <andre at closdemadrone.com> wrote:

> Hi Kenneth,
>
> I planted an acre of Pinot Noir (667 and 115 clones) on 110R about 12
> years ago from Duarte. If anything, the plants are a bit too vigorous, but
> I have not observed any other issues with that combination.You are welcome
> to come over and take a look for yourself.
>
> Andre Kobel
> Clos de Madrone vineyards
> Miller Hill Rd.
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 8, 2013, at 1:43 PM, Kenneth Challenger wrote:
>
> Hi members,
>
> I am planning to plant a small Pinot Noir vineyard next year and have been
> shopping for vines. I have Chardonnay planted on 110R and they are doing
> very well. I was planning to use 110R for the Pinot Noir but a nursery in
> Sonoma indicated that Pinot Noir and 110R are not a good match.  Does
> anyone have experience with Pinot Noir on 110R? And, what rootstock would
> you recommend for me if not 110R? I am on Summit Road at 1600 feet facing
> south about a mile west of Burell School. It is a gently sloping, south
> facing, well drained plot with a mixture of clay, sandy loam and sandstone
> soil.
>
> I am interested in 110R because water is an issue for me and I want to dry
> farm as soon as possible.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Kenneth Challenger
> Iron Rose Vineyards
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Nick de Sieyes
Postdoctoral Scholar
University of California, Davis
Department of Land, Air and Water Resources
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