| When Roses are planted near a vineyard they are an indicator
of approaching trouble by pests or disease. Legend also has it that roses
bring good luck for the harvest. Roses and French grapevines require the
same type of constant supervision; therefore roses and wine are a natural
combination.
At Laurel Gray we currently have 70 Jackson Perkins tea roses.
Every other row of the vineyard has a different variety with
it’s own unique fragrance. In front of our tasting room/gift
shop are two rose gardens consisting of 70 tea roses. Our
red barn also has tea roses on each side of the doorway. Some
of the varieties, which we enjoy, are Double Delight (Benny’s
favorite), Diana Princess of Wales, Barbara Bush, Sultry,
Tropical Sunset, Mister Lincoln, Perfectly Red, Sweet Valentine,
Fragrant Cloud, Rose Rhapsody, and many more.
The roses are a great delight to everyone in our family. I like to share
them with friends who are under the weather or make an arrangement for
our church on Sunday morning. They bloom from late May until the first
frost usually in mid-October.
While visiting at Laurel Gray I encourage you to take our self guided
Wine and Roses Tour. Take your time and enjoy finding each variety of
rose and French Vinifera grapevine. Afterwards join me back at the tasting
room and we’ll talk about our favorites.
Kim
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