Black grape varieties
The following table gives my experience of disease resistance. Note that the very popular Pinot Noir is very susceptible to disease. If you grow this variety you must spray or you will get no crop.
Regent and Rondo are comparatively new red hybrids. Results are awaited from the current plantings but there is some optimism that these will prove to be winners!
On the whole, red wine varieties need more sun than white; with insufficient sun the wine seems to lack body.
Summary Table
| Variety | Powdery Mildew | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pinot noir | Susceptible | Mid-season |
| Regent | Fairly good | Mid-season |
| Rondo | Susceptible | Early |
| Triomphe | Fairly good | Early |
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