April, 2016

Vines have arrived from Double A vineyards and will be prepared for planting. The three varieties I decided on were viognier, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon, all which are currently recommended varieties from North Carolina State Univerity's Agricultural Institute.

I decided on rootstocks 101-14 for merlot and cab sauv and 3309 for viognier. Both are relatively low vigor stocks. Since 3309 is prone to slightly more fruiting, and viognier is known for smaller yields, my hope is that this stock may help push the yield slightly. Time will tell.

Unpacking the vines.

Soaking the vines prior to planting.