Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-06-23

II will be seen that the various vines
are raised in groups, or certain separate
provinces. II is seldom that one en-
croaches on another. Having studied
the geological formation there, find
that it is solely due to that. In France
different kinds of rock induce different
kinds Of vines. l think the same rule
will apply to California.
MR.. L. j. ROSE
Being called upon, responded, and said;
at is pleasure for me to speak at this
convention, as discussion is of the
greatest Importance to all vine growers.
1 have been experimenting for years in
foreign varieties of grapes. Most men
are not sufficiently experienced to know
how to use them. Tastes change.
Some of them are better than the Mis-
sion. consider Blaue Elben and Ber-
ger the best varieties, the latter being
an excellent bearer. Most grapevines in
this country are Mission, the foreign
varieties being still viewed in the light
OF an experiment to many growers.
We need all the Mission vines
we have, but the foreign also. We not
only can, but do. make good light wines
here. but there is more money in strong
wines. The Sultana, although small, l
consider the finest grape yet introduced
here for sherry. 1t also makes excellent
brandy. Careful experiments show that
the seeds in grape comprise 20 per
cent, of its weight. and more than that
from its strength and flavor. The Sui
tana has no seeds, but is all capable of
manufacture. l would rather pay
sl.l2a per hundred pounds for this, than
one dollar for any other sherry grape" "
ARPAD HARAszrHEz
again spoke. He said: "The Sultana
is not good for champagne, but, as just
stated, is good sherry grape. The
chemical constituents of grapes are very
important in the production of good
wine. In this State there is
a drawback, in that they hold
tartaric acid, whereas they should
hold bi-tartar Of potassa, or cream of
tartar, in solution, as in France. This
is necessary to the making of perfect
wine. Our soil appears to be inimical
to the presence of this substance in our
grapes. The Zinfandel is valuable
grape in certain climates. but
poor in others. consider the
Malvoisie, Rose of Peru and Black
Hamburg only fit for table grapes.
Their wine is too strong l should call
it an alcoholic drink, but it might make
good brandy. can't advise any one
where am not personally conver-
SAINT with the soil and location
what grapes he should plant. He
should ask his neighbors what variety
suits them best and is the most profit
able. (Applause.) Our best wines are
not as good as the best in Europe. /
can't raise Zinfandel in my vineyard.
The soil is not suitable. I have no
grapevines to sell.
MR.. G. A. wETMORE
Stated that he had received a transla-
ton of some French works on pruning
and grating and, as soon as the neces-
sary funds are appropriated, will have
it printed at the State printing Office for
general distribution. He then occupied
some time in explaining to the audience
the crayon designs of the system Of
pruning and grating in France. copied
from the works in question. They were
inspected with great interest by those
present.
The wine tas ing followed after ad-
journment, some very excellent wine
being opened. The general verdict was
that it was good. The Commissioners
will be at the hall at 10 o'clock this
morning to sample some other kinds.
The regular session will be at O'Clock
this afternoon, as usual.