NY Vitis vinifera variety studies - details for Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Source:
Old Geneva Accession

Color:
blue/black
Fruit Maturity:
Late

Cluster:
Medium, Conical, Often winged
Wood Maturity:
Moderately late

Berry:
11-13 mm, Round
Cold Hardiness:
Moderate - 4

Cluster Compactness:
Loose
Killing Temperature:
-10.9° F

Disease & Disorders:
Eutypa die-back
Relative Vigor:
High on 5BB

Summary
The overall performance of Cabernet Sauvignon is difficult to fault, but the variety essentially requires a longer growing season than is generally found in all but the most favored locations in New York. It has reasonable tolerance to all cold and disea

Recommendation
Recommended but only for those areas with a long growing season and on sites with excellent external and internal air drainage. Avoid rootstocks which produce large vines.

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Color:	blue/black	Fruit Maturity:	Late
Cluster:	Medium, Conical, Often winged	Wood Maturity:	Moderately late
Berry:	11-13 mm, Round	Cold Hardiness:	Moderate - 4
Cluster Compactness:	Loose	Killing Temperature:	-10.9° F
Disease & Disorders:	Eutypa die-back	Relative Vigor:	High on 5BB

Summary	The overall performance of Cabernet Sauvignon is difficult to fault, but the variety essentially requires a longer growing season than is generally found in all but the most favored locations in New York. It has reasonable tolerance to all cold and disea
Recommendation	Recommended but only for those areas with a long growing season and on sites with excellent external and internal air drainage. Avoid rootstocks which produce large vines.