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 40 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 |
