For many years , now , tourists have gone
to San Gabriel to see the famous grapevine.
Some have been told that the vine was plan-
ed by mission fathers around 1780 , and
has grown into the world`s largest of its
kind. But the San Gabriel Chamber of Comm-
erce is quick to deny any connection with the
legend. Visitors , says the Chamber , are
invited to form their own opinions as to the
age of the vine .
For an affidavit has been presented and is
accepted by many , stating that in 1861 David
Franklin Hall planted the vine and to him be-
long the credit.
The San Gabriel Grapevine is sufficiently
attractive to halt any visitor , regardless of the
actual number of years which have seen it
flourish . It is in a block which includes
"Ramona`s Early Home " and the Mission Play
Today in California
The Mission grape has historically been more important in California than it is today. The Mission grape is very productive and yields of ten tons per acre not unheard of.
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The Mission grape has high sugar levels and very little acidity. Grape clusters are loose, helping the varietal resist mildew and mold. The Mission grape likes warm climates and is often harvested late in the season. Pigments rarely develop to a high degree in the grape, and it tends to make bland table wines.
Spanish Missionaries first brought the grape to Mexico during the 16th century. The vines that Father Juniper Serra planted at Mission San Diego in 1769 probably descended from these original grapes. During the 19th century, the Mission varietal fell out of use as European immigrants moved to California and began planting other varietals.
Nonetheless, the Mission grape continues to thrive in some warm, inland areas. There are currently about 1,000 acres of the grape in California. It is still made into small amounts of a fortified wine called Angelica. There are also a few wineries in Amador County that make table wines with the grape.
The Mission grape is genetically very similar to the Criolla varietal from Spain and they may be synonymous. It is no longer very important in that country.
Theater.
There is no question about the authenticity of the
theater but, unfortunately for travelers` peace
of mind, Ventura also exhibits a Home of Ramona.
Visitors , as the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce
remarks, should examine exhibits with an eye to
their general interest - and make their own decision.
Viticulture & Enology
Davis University
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Vi•ti•cul•ture - n. : the cultivation or culture of grapes
Enol•o•gy - n. :a science that deals with wine and wine making
The V&E Department combines the sciences of viticulture and enology in a single research and teaching unit that encompasses all of the scientific disciplines that impact grape growing and winemaking. For over one hundred years the University of California has maintained an active and productive program in research and education in viticulture and enology. The continuing excellence of the Department has enabled California growers and vintners to develop practices that have allowed the Golden State to achieve its potential and become a premier wine-producing region.
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