Vitis vinifera ‘Australian White Cluster’
‘No. 4 - Australian White Cluster. Seedling raised at Camden by the Messrs. Macarthur, a plant of vigorous growth, very hardy, fruit very early ripe, bunches small, or of medium size, berries small, very closely set, very juicy, and thin skinned: very sweet to the palate; very liable to rot if much rain falls after they begin to swell to maturity, produces well, and yields a wine of good flavour and considerable body. This and No. 3 [Dolcetto] require about one-fourth more distance every way than No. 1 [Pineau Gris].’ [Maro p.22/1844].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data from the contemporary literature.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.18/1843]. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description.
Notes
Published Jun 24, 2010 - 04:58 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 11:53 AM
| Family | Vitaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Australia, Camden Park |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Grape, Wine Grape |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Australian white Cluster |
| Confidence level | high |
