Vitis vinifera ‘Epicier’
‘No. 21 – Epicier (172/3 or No. 172 of the third or Montpelier collection [of Busby]). Black grape, round berries, bunches rather large or of medium size, sweet, bears well, promising for wine. Same room as No. 3 [Dolcetto]).’ [Maro p.25/1844].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data from the contemporary literature.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.16/1843]. 172-3 is written after the name, i.e. no. 172 of Busby’s Montpelier collection, then housed at the Sydney Botanic Garden. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description.
Notes
Published Jun 24, 2010 - 04:42 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 11:56 AM
| Family | Vitaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, unknown, probably France |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Grape, Wine Grape |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Epicier
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| Confidence level | high |