Vitis vinifera ‘White Grape No 2’
‘No. 2 – White Grape (No. 57/1, or No. 57 of Mr. Busby’s private collection, misnamed in the catalogue Malbec, which is not there). Tolerably well provided with saccharine matter, but very sharp to the taste, very early ripe, bears rather better than the preceding [Pineau Gris], and at an earlier age. Though of rather more vigorous growth, may be planted at the same distance as No. 1. Planted upon stony soils, it may contribute, mixed with others, to produce a fine wine, but should never, I think, be used alone’. [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.25/1843]. 57-1 is written after the name, i.e. no. 57 of Busby’s personal collection, then housed at the Sydney Botanic Garden. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description.
Notes
Published Jun 25, 2010 - 02:56 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 11:39 AM
| Family | Vitaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, unknown but probably France |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Grape, Wine Grape |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
White Grape
|
| Confidence level | low |
