Vitis vinifera ‘Pinot Gris’
‘No. 1 – Pineau Gris (No. 56/1, of the 1st, or Mr. Busby’s private collection in the Botanic Gardens, but misnamed in the catalogue Carbenet Sauvignon [sic], which does not exist there). Small pink or greyish grape, which sets in small close clusters; very early ripe, very sugary and sweet to the palate, bears little, but is excellent for wine, a very hardy plant, but requiring several years to attain sufficient vigour to produce fruit, requires very little room, never exceeding 4ft. by 2ft. 6ins., and in the colder districts may be planted at 3ft. by 2ft. This is the most promising wine grape I have been enabled to select for an elevated cold region. It may be expected to yield under proper management from 200 to 400 gallons to the acre, according to the soil and season.’ [Maro p.21/1844].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Figured as ‘Lady Bathurst Tokay’ in Pomona Britannica [PB pl.LXI/1812], the illustration used here.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.9/1843]. 56-1 is written after the name, i.e. no. 56 of Busby’s private collection, then housed at the Sydney Botanic Garden. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description.
Notes
Published Jun 24, 2010 - 01:57 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 12:09 PM
Family | Vitaceae |
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Category | |
Region of origin | garden origin, probably France |
Synonyms |
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Common Name | Grape, Wine Grape |
Name in the Camden Park Record |
Pinot Gris – Champagne and Burgundy |
Confidence level | high |