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Grape Variety: Pinot noir

Variety Name Pinot noir
TTB Approved Name(s) Pinot noir
All Synonyms Aprofekete, Arbst, Assmannshaeuser, Auvernat, Auvernat, Auvernat noir, Auvernat noir, Auxerra, Berligout, Blauburgunder, Blauer Burgunder, Blauer Nurnberger, Blauer Spaetburgunder, Blauer Spatburgunder, Blauer-Klavner, Bodenseetraube, Borgogna Nero, Bourguignon noir, Brunlauber, Burgundac Crni, Burgunder Blauer, Burgundske Modre, Cerna Ranka, Chambertin, Chpatchok, Claevner Blau, Clavner, Clevner, Cortaillod, Dickblau, Franc Noiren, Franc Pineau, Franc Pinot, Gribalet noir, Gut Blau, Karapino, Kisburgundi, Kisburgundi Kek, Klaevner, Klebroth, Klevner blau, Klevner Kek, Langedet, Malterdinger, Maltertinger, Marillon, Massoutel, Modra Klevanjka, Modra Klevanyka, Moehrchen Spaet, Mohrchen, Mohrenkoenigin, Mor Burgunder, Morillon, Morillon noir, Nagyburgundi, Neyran, Noble, Noble Joue, Noir Meun, Noiried, Noirien, Noirien Ternent, Noirun, Nuernberger Blau, Okrugla Ranka, Orleans, Petit Bourguignon, Petit Noirin, Petit Plant Dore, Petit Verot, Pignola, Pignolet, Pignoliga, Pignolo, Pineau, Pineau de Bourgoyne, Pineau de Chambertin, Pineau noir, Pino Corni, Pinot, Pinot Clevner Cl. Maria-feld, Pinot d' Ay, Pinot de Fleury, Pinot de Gevrey, Pinot de Migraine, Pinot Droit, Pinot Fin, Pinot Franc, Pinot Go, Pinot Mare, Pinot Negru, Pinot Nera, Pinot Neraborgogna Rosso, Pinot Nero, Pinot Salvagnin, Pinot Tinto, Plant a Bon Vin, Plant Dae, Plant de Cumieres, Plant de la Dole Noir, Plant Dore, Plant Fin, Plant Medaille, Plant Noble, Raisin de Bourgogne, Raucy, Roter, Roter Assmannshaeuser, Roter Burgunder, Rouci, Rouci Male, Rouci Modre, Rouget, Salvagnin Pignol, Samtrot, Savagin noir, Savagnin noir, Schurzir Riesling, Schwarzer Assmannhauser, Schwarzer Burgunder, Schwarzer Riesling, Schwarzer Sussling, Schwarzklevner, Shpachok, Spacok, Spaetburgunder, Suessedel, Suessschwarz, Sussedel, Sussling, Sussrot, Vert Dore
Countries of Origin France
Species Vitis vinifera
References
Berry Color Black
Uses Wine

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Pinot noir Selections

Information about: Clonal Families, Selection Numbers and Registration Status
 
Pinot noir [01A]
Registration Status Registered
Source Clone B111, Versuchsanstalt für Obst, Wein und Gartenbau, Wädenswil, Switzerland
Comments In 1952, three introductions labeled 'Blau Burgunder' were sent to Davis by Professor E. Peyer from Wädenswil, Switzerland.(USDA-ARS P.I. number 199736). These three clones became known collectively as as the Wädenswil selections. They came with the following clone designations on them: BI 10/16 (Pinot noir FPS 02A and 03A), BIII (Pinot noir FPS 01A) and BhV 2/59 (no FPS selection). Pinot noir FPS 01A, 02A and 03A were initially planted in the old foundation vineyard in 1961 and became registered in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 1962. Pinot noir 01A underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2011 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2013 and will be planted at Russell Ranch as Pinot noir FPS 01A.1.
 
Pinot noir [02A]
Registration Status Registered
Source Clone BI 10/16, Versuchsanstalt für Obst, Wein und Gartenbau, Wädenswil, Switzerland
Comments In 1952, three introductions labeled 'Blau Burgunder' were sent to Davis by Professor E. Peyer from Wädenswil, Switzerland.(USDA-ARS P.I. number 199736). These three clones became known collectively as as the Wädenswil selections. They came with the following clone designations on them: BI 10/16 (Pinot noir FPS 02A and 03A), BIII (Pinot noir FPS 01A) and BhV 2/59 (no FPS selection). Pinot noir FPS 01A, 02A and 03A were initially planted in the old foundation vineyard in 1961 and became registered in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 1962. Pinot noir 02A was heat treated for 117 days in the late 1960's or early 1970's, which resulted in a selection Pinot noir FPS 30. Pinot noir 30 was never registered in the R&C Program. In 2009, Pinot noir 02A underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS. After successful completion of testing under the 2010 Protocol, the treated material was planted at the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Pinot noir 02A.1.
 
Pinot noir [09]
Registration Status Registered
Source Former UC Foothill Experiment Station near Jackson, California
Comments This selection was collected by Dr. Austin Goheen, USDA-ARS plant pathologist, in the early 1960's from the old Foothill Experiment Station near Jackson, California. This Jackson vineyard was one of seven experimental vineyards established in California by UC Professor E.W. Hilgard in the 1880's. Dr. Goheen rediscovered the vineyard in 1963. Jackson selection #2 became Pinot noir FPS 09 and was first registered in 1974. Pinot noir 09 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2012 and successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2013.
 
Pinot noir [13]
Registration Status Provisional
Source Clone 58, Martini vineyard, Carnernos
Comments Sometime prior to 1966, two Pinot noir selections were collected by Dr. Harold Olmo (UC Davis) from a vineyard housing the Martini clonal trial established by Dr. Olmo and Louis Martini in a vineyard located on Stanly Lane in the Carneros appellation of Napa, California. One of the two selections became Pinot noir FPS 13. That selection was collected from the Martini 58 clone at location "row 7 vine 13" at the Stanly Lane Vineyard. Pinot noir FPS 13 underwent heat treatment and first became registered in 1974 (it was also known at that time as FPMS 104). Pinot noir FPS 66 was also derived from the Martini clone 58.
 
Pinot noir [15]
Registration Status Registered
Source Martini vineyard, Carneros
Comments Sometime prior to 1966, two Pinot noir selections were collected by Dr. Harold Olmo (UC Davis) from a vineyard housing the Martini clonal trial established by Dr. Olmo and Louis Martini in a vineyard located on Stanly Lane in the Carneros appellation of Napa, California. One of the collections became Pinot noir FPS 15. Pinot noir 15 was collected from row 17 vine 18 at the Martini Stanly Lane vineyard. All the vines in row 17 were Martini clone 45 plant material. Pinot noir FPS 15 underwent heat treatment and first became registered in 1974.
 
Pinot noir [16]
Registration Status Registered
Source Former UC Foothilll Experiment Station, Jackson, California
Comments This selection was collected by Dr. Austin Goheen, USDA-ARS plant pathologist, in the early 1960's from the old Foothill Experiment Station near Jackson, California. This Jackson vineyard was one of seven experimental vineyards established in California by UC Professor E.W. Hilgard in the 1880's. Dr. Goheen rediscovered the vineyard in 1963. Jackson B block clone 1 became Pinot noir FPS 16 and was first registered in 1974.
 
Pinot noir [18]
Registration Status Registered
Source Gamay Beaujolais type, Vineyard of Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
Comments Pinot noir FPS 18 is one of a group of FPS Pinot noir selections that have been known as the Gamay Beaujolais type, which are characterized by high vigor and an upright growth habit. All five selections in this group were derived from the same single vine source at UC Davis (I 60 v 15). FPS 18 has been registered since 1974. The other four similar selections are FPS 19, 20 (dropped), 21 (see FPS 104) and 22.
 
Pinot noir [19]
Registration Status Registered
Source Gamay Beaujolais type, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
Comments Pinot noir FPS 19 is one of a group of FPS Pinot noir selections that has been known as the Gamay Beaujolais type, which is characterized by high vigor and an upright growth habit. All five selections in this group were derived from the same single vine source at UC Davis (I 60 v 15). FPS 19 has been registered since 1974. The other similar selections are FPS 18, 20 (dropped), 21 (see FPS 104), and 22.
 
Pinot noir [22]
Registration Status Registered
Source Gamay Beaujolais type, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis
Comments Pinot noir FPS 22 is one of a group of FPS Pinot noir selections that has been known as the Gamay Beaujolais type, which is characterized by high vigor and an upright growth habit. All five selections in this group were derived from the same single vine source at UC Davis (I 60 v 15). FPS 22 was created using thermotherapy and has been registered since 1974. The other similar selections are FPS 18, 19, 20(dropped), and 21 (see FPS 104).
 
Pinot noir [31]
Registration Status Registered
Comments This selection was imported from Roederer, Chouilly, France, in 1984. The selection successfully completed testing at Foundation Plant Services and was first registered in 1988.
 
Pinot noir [32]
Registration Status Registered
Source Roederer clone
Comments Pinot noir FPS 32 was imported from Roederer, Chouilly, France, in 1984. It was first registered in 1988. FPS 32 has since become known as the Roederer clone, according to Roederer winemaker, Arnaud Weyrich. FPS 32 is used for still as well as sparkling wine.
 
Pinot noir [36.1]
Registration Status Registered
Source France
Comments This selection was imported to Foundation Plant Services in 1984 from Roederer Chouilly, France. The original plant material (known at one time as Pinot noir 36) tested positive for leafroll virus and underwent microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy at FPS in 2007. After successful completion of testing, the treated material was planted in the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir 129. Pinot noir 129 was tested by the 2010 Protocol for eligibility for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard and successfully completed that testing in 2013. The Russell Ranch vines will be known as Pinot noir 36.1.
 
Pinot noir [37]
Registration Status Registered
Source Rae clone, Mount Eden Vineyards
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services prior to 1977 from Meredith Edwards at the Mount Eden Vineyards. The plant material was known as the Rae clone. After successful completion of testing, the original material was registered as Pinot noir 37 in 1992. Pinot noir 37 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy in order to qualify for the Russell Ranch Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed testing and will be planted at Russell Ranch in 2013 as Pinot noir FPS 37.1.
 
Pinot noir [38]
Registration Status Registered
Source Dijon, France via Oregon State University
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 through the former quarantine program at Oregon State University as part of the Winegrowers' Project to bring better European wine grape clones to the United States. The original material completed testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program and was planted in the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1989. Pinot noir 38 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2011 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2013 and will be planted at Russell Ranch as Pinot noir FPS 38.1.
 
Pinot noir [39]
Registration Status Registered
Source Domaine Mumm contracted with FPS to import four Pinot noir clones from Champagne Perrier-Jouet, France, in 1988. One of those clones is Pinot noir FPS 39. FPS 39 was first registered in 1994.
 
Pinot noir [40]
Registration Status Registered
Source l' Espiguette, France via Oregon State University, in 1987
 
Pinot noir [44]
Registration Status Registered
Source Dijon, France via Oregon State University
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from the former quarantine program at Oregon State University as part of the Winegrowers' Program to import better European clones to the United States. The original material completed testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program and was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1995 as Pinot noir 44. Pinot noir 44 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2011 to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. The treated material successfully completed testing in 2013 and will be planted at Russell Ranch as Pinot noir FPS 44.1.
 
Pinot noir [46]
Registration Status Registered
Source Dijon, France, via Oregon State University
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from the quarantine program that existed at Oregon State University at that time. The plant material was imported from Dijon, France as part of the Winegrowers' Program, which was an effort by growers and winemakers to obtain high quality wine grape clones for the industry. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy soon after it arrived at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 46 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1995. Pinot noir 46 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol in 2012, after which it was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Pinot noir 46.1.
 
Pinot noir [47]
Registration Status Registered
Source Dijon, France via Oregon State University
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from the quarantine program that existed at Oregon State University at that time. The plant material was imported from Dijon, France as part of the Winegrowers' Program, which was an effort by growers and winemakers to obtain high quality wine grape clones for the industry. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy soon after it arrived at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 47 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1996. Pinot noir 47 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir 47.1.
 
Pinot noir [48]
Registration Status Registered
Source France
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from France via Oregon State University as part of the Winegrowers' Project. It is reported to be former INRA-CV clone 538. This selection came to the United States prior to the initiation of the official ENTAV-INRA trademark program, so the clonal authenticity cannot be guaranteed. The official ENTAV-INRA clone number for former INRA 538 is now ENTAV-INRA clone 162.
 
Pinot noir [51]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Domaine Mumm contracted with Foundation Plant Services in 1988 to import four Pinot noir clones from Champagne Perrier-Jouet, France, for the Domaine Mumm vineyards and the FPS public collection. All of the clones in this set were duplicated in other importations, but multiple copies of the same clone have been maintained in the FPS collection if the copies originated from different sources. Since there is no way to verify clonal identity, keeping multiple copies increases the chances of having an accurate copy of a specific clone. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy soon after arriving at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 51 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1997. Pinot noir 51 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir 51.1.
 
Pinot noir [54]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Gloria Ferrer arranged for the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia to import 12 Pinot noir clones from Epernay, France, in 1989. Foundation Plant Services' importation services were very limited at that time, while new quarantine facilities were under construction in Davis. Saanichton was able to ship these clones to Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1993, after completing all the tests to qualify them for certification in Canada. In 1996, Gloria Ferrer generously donated cuttings from all 12 clones to the FPS public collection. FPS retested all the clones and qualified them for registration in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program by 2002. After completion of testing, Pinot noir 54 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1998. At the same time the original material was undergoing testing at FPS, backup vines for Pinot noir 54 were created using microshoot tip tissue culture therapy. Those backup vines completed testing and were planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard without assigning an official selection number. The backup vines successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol in 2011, after which they were planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Pinot noir 54.1.
 
Pinot noir [55]
Registration Status Registered
Source Carneros region of Napa, California
Comments The Domaine Chandon Winery in the Carneros District of Napa Valley, California, donated a Pinot noir selection to FPS in 1996. They called it the Christina clone. The original material tested RSP+ but was eligible for advancement in the program. The original donated material was registered as Pinot noir FPS 55 in 2001. At a later time, a plant produced from the original material using microshoot tip tissue culture to eliminate the RSP was advanced to become Pinot noir FPS 87. Pinot noir FPS 87 also appeared on the registered list in 2001.
 
Pinot noir [66]
Registration Status Registered
Source Carneros Creek V clone, Carneros region of Napa County
Comments Sometime before 1966, two Pinot noir selections for Foundation Plant Services were collected out of the Martini clonal trial set up by Dr. Harold Olmo (U.C. Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology) and Louis Martini in a vineyard located on Stanly Lane in Carneros. The selections were taken from two different vines in row 17 of the Martini trial. All of row 17 was designated by Olmo as Martini clone 58. Those initial two clones were eventually released as Pinot noir 13 and 15 at FPS. The plant material for this selection (Pinot noir 66) was also derived from Martini 58 but was donated to FPS in 1996 by Francis Mahoney from his Carneros Creek Pinot noir trial. This California heritage Pinot noir clone is known as the 'Carneros Creek V clone'. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 66 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1999. At the same time that the original material was undergoing testing, backup vines for Pinot noir 66 were created using microshoot tip tissue culture therapy. After successful completion of testing, the backup vines were also planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard but without assigning an official selection number. Those backup vines successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol in 2011, after which they were planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Pinot noir 66.1. It is likely that Pinot noir 13, 15 and 66 originated from the same source (Martini 58).
 
Pinot noir [67]
Registration Status Registered
Source Byron clone, Mondavi
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services initially as a proprietary clone in 1997 from Mondavi. It was referred to as the 'Byron clone'. After successful completion of testing Pinot noir 67 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1999. Pinot noir 67 was released to the public grapevine collection at FPS in 2006. FPS created a backup vine for Pinot noir 67 in 1999 by subjecting the original plant material to microshoot tip tissue culture therapy. The treated material was planted without assignment of a selection number in the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2003 as a backup vine to Pinot noir 67. The backup vine successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard, where it was planted in 2011 as Pinot noir 67.1.
 
Pinot noir [68] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source VCR 18, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Italy
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
Comments This proprietary selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1998 from Italy. The material is VCR clone Pinot noir 18. The selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2015. The selection is distributed by Novavine Grapevine Nursery.
 
Pinot noir [69]
Registration Status Registered
Source Dijon, France via Oregon State University
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from the quarantine program that existed at Oregon State University at that time. The plant material was imported from Dijon, France as part of the Winegrowers' Program, which was an effort by growers and winemakers to obtain high quality wine grape clones for the industry. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy soon after it arrived at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 69 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Pinot noir 69 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol in 2011, after which it was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Pinot noir 69.1.
 
Pinot noir [70]
Registration Status Registered
Source Dijon, France via Oregon State University
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from the quarantine program that existed at Oregon State University at that time. The plant material was imported from Dijon, France as part of the Winegrowers' Program, which was an effort by growers and winemakers to obtain high quality wine grape clones for the industry. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 70 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Vines created from Pinot noir 70 using microshoot tip tissue culture therapy in 2001 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and were planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Pinot noir 70.1.
 
Pinot noir [71]
Registration Status Registered
Source Dijon, France via OSU
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1992 through the former quarantine program that existed at Oregon State University as a followup to the Winegrowers' Project. The material originated from Dijon, France. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1996 and was first planted in the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1999. Pinot noir 71 successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard where it will be planted in 2013 as Pinot noir 71.1.
 
Pinot noir [72]
Selections in Family Pinot noir [72] [93]
Registration Status Registered
Source Dijon, France via Oregon State University
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1992 through the former quarantine program that existed at Oregon State University as a followup to the Winegrowers' Project. The material originated from Dijon, France. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1996 and was first planted in the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Pinot noir 72 successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard where it will be planted in 2013 as Pinot noir 72.1.
 
Pinot noir [73]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Domaine Mumm contracted with Foundation Plant Services in 1988 to import four Pinot noir clones from Champagne Perrier-Jouet, France, for the Domaine Mumm vineyards and the FPS public collection. All of the clones in this set were duplicated in other importations, but multiple copies of the same clone have been maintained in the FPS collection if the copies originated from different sources. Since there is no way to verify clonal identity, keeping multiple copies increases the chances of having an accurate copy of a specific clone. Pinot noir 73 came to FPS in 1988 as part of this importation. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy in 1998 at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 73 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. A backup vine for Pinot noir 73 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 73.1.
 
Pinot noir [74] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source The Vinifera Grapevine Nursery in California imported this selection from LaChaignee, France, in 1995. Which was first registered in 2002 when it became available to the public without restriction.
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
 
Pinot noir [75]
Registration Status Registered
Source Martini clone 54 via Carneros Creek Winery
Comments In 1974, Francis Mahoney, owner of Carneros Creek Winery, began a Pinot noir clonal trial at Carneros Creek Winery in cooperation with Curtis Alley, UC Davis viticulture specialist. In 1996, Mr. Mahoney donated what he thought were the five best California heritage Pinot noir clones to Foundation Plant Services. The source material for this selection was Clone "M" from the trial, which was originally Martini clone 54. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1996. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 75 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Backup vines for Pinot noir 75 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and were planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 75.1.
 
Pinot noir [76]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Gloria Ferrer arranged for the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia to import 12 Pinot noir clones from Epernay, France, in 1989. Foundation Plant Services' importation services were very limited at that time, while new quarantine facilities were under construction in Davis. Saanichton was able to ship these clones to Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1993, after completing all the tests to qualify them for certification in Canada. In 1996, Gloria Ferrer generously donated cuttings from all 12 clones to the FPS public collection. FPS retested all the clones and qualified them for registration in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program by 2002. After completion of testing, Pinot noir 76 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. At the same time as Pinot noir 76 was undergoing testing, backup vines were created for that selection using microshoot tip tissue culture therapy. Those backup vines successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and were planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir 76.1.
 
Pinot noir [77]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Gloria Ferrer arranged for the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia to import 12 Pinot noir clones from Epernay, France, in 1989. Foundation Plant Services' importation services were very limited at that time, while new quarantine facilities were under construction in Davis. Saanichton was able to ship these clones to Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1993, after completing all the tests to qualify them for certification in Canada. In 1996, Gloria Ferrer generously donated cuttings from all 12 clones to the FPS public collection. FPS retested all the clones and qualified them for registration in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program by 2002. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1996. After completion of testing, Pinot noir 77 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Backup vines for Pinot noir 77 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and were planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 77.1.
 
Pinot noir [78]
Registration Status Registered
Source Epernay, France via the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia, Canada. Gloria Ferrer donated this selection to FPS in 1996 and it was first registered in 2002.
 
Pinot noir [79]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Gloria Ferrer arranged for the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia to import 12 Pinot noir clones from Epernay, France, in 1989. Foundation Plant Services' importation services were very limited at that time, while new quarantine facilities were under construction in Davis. Saanichton was able to ship these clones to Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1993, after completing all the tests to qualify them for certification in Canada. In 1996, Gloria Ferrer generously donated cuttings from all 12 clones to the FPS public collection. FPS retested all the clones and qualified them for registration in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program by 2002. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1996. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 79 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Pinot noir 79 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir 79.1.
 
Pinot noir [80]
Selections in Family Pinot noir [80] [99]
Registration Status Registered
Source Epernay, France via the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia. Gloria Ferrer donated this selection to FPS in 1996 and it was first registered in 2002.
Comments This selection was donated to the Foundation Plant Services public collection in 1996 by Gloria Ferrer Winery. Gloria Ferrer Winery initially caused this material to be imported from Epernay, France to Canada. Thereafter, the material was sent to FPS from the Saanichton (CFIA) Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia, Canada. The original material successfully completed testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 2000 and was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard as Pinot noir 80. At the same time, FPS created a backup vine for Pinot noir 80 using microshoot tip tissue culture therapy. That backup vine was planted in the Classic Vineyard without assignment of a selection number. The backup vine successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard where it will be planted in 2013 as Pinot noir 80.1.
 
Pinot noir [81]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Gloria Ferrer arranged for the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia to import 12 Pinot noir clones from Epernay, France, in 1989. Foundation Plant Services' importation services were very limited at that time, while new quarantine facilities were under construction in Davis. Saanichton was able to ship these clones to Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1993, after completing all the tests to qualify them for certification in Canada. In 1996, Gloria Ferrer generously donated cuttings from all 12 clones to the FPS public collection. FPS retested all the clones and qualified them for registration in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program by 2002. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS shortly after arriving there. After completion of testing, Pinot noir 81 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Pinot noir 81 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 81.1.
 
Pinot noir [82]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Gloria Ferrer arranged for the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia to import 12 Pinot noir clones from Epernay, France, in 1989. Foundation Plant Services' importation services were very limited at that time, while new quarantine facilities were under construction in Davis. Saanichton was able to ship these clones to Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1993, after completing all the tests to qualify them for certification in Canada. In 1996, Gloria Ferrer generously donated cuttings from all 12 clones to the FPS public collection. FPS retested all the clones and qualified them for registration in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program by 2002. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1996. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 82 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. A backup vine for Pinot noir 82 was created using microshoot tip tissue culture therapy in 1998. That backup vine successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 82.1.
 
Pinot noir [83]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Gloria Ferrer arranged for the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia to import 12 Pinot noir clones from Epernay, France, in 1989. Foundation Plant Services' importation services were very limited at that time, while new quarantine facilities were under construction in Davis. Saanichton was able to ship these clones to Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1993, after completing all the tests to qualify them for certification in Canada. In 1996, Gloria Ferrer generously donated cuttings from all 12 clones to the FPS public collection. FPS retested all the clones and qualified them for registration in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program by 2002. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy shortly after arriving at FPS. After completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 83 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Pinot noir 83 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 83.1.
 
Pinot noir [84]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Gloria Ferrer arranged for the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia to import 12 Pinot noir clones from Epernay, France, in 1989. Foundation Plant Services' importation services were very limited at that time, while new quarantine facilities were under construction in Davis. Saanichton was able to ship these clones to Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1993, after completing all the tests to qualify them for certification in Canada. In 1996, Gloria Ferrer generously donated cuttings from all 12 clones to the FPS public collection. FPS retested all the clones and qualified them for registration in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program by 2002. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1996. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 84 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. At the same time as Pinot noir 84 was being tested, backup vines for that selection were created using microshoot tip tissue culture therapy. Those backup vines successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and were planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 84.1.
 
Pinot noir [85]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Gloria Ferrer arranged for the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia to import 12 Pinot noir clones from Epernay, France, in 1989. Foundation Plant Services' importation services were very limited at that time, while new quarantine facilities were under construction in Davis. Saanichton was able to ship these clones to Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1993, after completing all the tests to qualify them for certification in Canada. In 1996, Gloria Ferrer generously donated cuttings from all 12 clones to the FPS public collection. FPS retested all the clones and qualified them for registration in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program by 2002. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1996. After completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 85 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. At the same time as Pinot noir 85 was being tested, backup vines for the selection were created using microshoot tip tissue culture therapy. Those backup vines successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and were planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir 85.1.
 
Pinot noir [86]
Registration Status Registered
Source Clone LB 4, Conegliano, Italy
Comments Dr. Antonio Calò sent this selection to Foundation Plant Services in 1988 after he had spent a year visiting at UC Davis. The source of the selection is LB 4, Istituto Sperimentale per la Viticoltura, Conegliano, Italy. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 86 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2001. Pinot noir 86 successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard where it will be planted in 2013 as Pinot noir 86.1.
 
Pinot noir [87]
Registration Status Registered
Source Christina clone, Domaine Chandon, Carneros
Comments The Domaine Chandon Winery in the Carneros district of Napa Valley, California, donated a Pinot noir selection to Foundation Plant Services in 1996. They called it the Christina clone. The original material tested RSP+ but was eligible for advancement under the rules of the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program. The original donated material was initially registered as Pinot noir 55. Later, a plant was produced from the original material using microshoot tip tissue culture therapy to eliminate the RSP. The new treated vine was planted in the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000 as Pinot noir 87, after successful completion of testing. Pinot noir 87 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 87.1.
 
Pinot noir [88]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Domaine Mumm contracted with Foundation Plant Services to import four Pinot noir clones from Champagne Perrier-Jouet, France, in 1988. One of those clones was Pinot noir FPS 88. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 88 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Pinot noir 88 successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard where it will be planted in 2013 as Pinot noir 88.1.
 
Pinot noir [89]
Registration Status Registered
Source Dijon, France via Oregon State University
 
Pinot noir [90]
Registration Status Registered
Source Chambertin, France via California vineyard
Comments In 1974, Francis Mahoney, owner of Carneros Creek Winery, began a Pinot noir clonal trial at Carneros Creek Winery in cooperation with Curtis Alley, UC Davis viticulture specialist. In 1996, Mr. Mahoney donated what he thought were the five best California heritage Pinot noir clones to FPS. The source of FPS 90 was clone "P" from the trial, which originally came from a vineyard near Chambertin, France, via the Chalone vineyard in California. The original material for FPS 90 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1996 and qualified for the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2000. Pinot noir FPS 90 and FPS 96 and the Calera clone of Pinot noir all originated from the same source material. Pinot noir 90 has also qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Pinot noir 90.1.
 
Pinot noir [91]
Selections in Family Pinot noir [91] [4]
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir FPS 04, originally from Pommard, France
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services around 1956 from Pommard, France, which is a wine region in the Côte de Beaune, subregion of Burgundy. This selection is one of the Pommard clones at FPS (along with former selections Pinot noir FPS 04, 05, and 06). The original plant material (FPS 04) tested positive for Rupestris stem pitting virus and underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS. The treated vines were renamed Pinot noir FPS 91 when they were planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard. Pinot noir 91 successfully completed testing for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard where it will be planted in 2013 as Pinot noir 91.1.
 
Pinot noir [92] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source VCR 20, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Italy
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1999 from Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo in Italy. The material is VCR clone Pinot noir 20. The selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2015. The selection is distributed through Novavine Grapevine Nursery.
 
Pinot noir [94]
Registration Status Registered
Source Dijon, France via Oregon State University
 
Pinot noir [96]
Registration Status Registered
Source Chambertin, France, via the Chalone Vineyard
Comments In 1974, Francis Mahoney, owner of Carneros Creek Winery, began a Pinot noir clonal trial at Carneros Creek Winery in cooperation with Curtis Alley, UC Davis viticulture specialist. In 1996, Mr. Mahoney donated what he thought were the five best California heritage Pinot noir clones to Foundation Plant Services. The source of Pinot noir 96 was clone "P" from the trial, which originally came from a vineyard near Chambertin, France, via the Chalone vineyard in California. The original plant material for this selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 96 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2001. Pinot noir 96 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 96.1. Pinot noir 90 and the Calera clone of Pinot noir were taken from the same source material as was Pinot noir 96.
 
Pinot noir [97]
Registration Status Registered
Source Swan via California vineyard
Comments In 1974, Francis Mahoney, owner of Carneros Creek Winery, began a Pinot noir clonal trial at Carneros Creek Winery in cooperation with Curtis Alley, UC Davis viticulture specialist. In 1996, Mr. Mahoney donated what he thought were the five best California heritage Pinot noir clones to FPS. The source of FPS 97 was clone "A" from the trial, which originally came from Paul Masson/Martin Ray sources via Joe Swan. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 97 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2001. Pinot noir 97 successfully completed testing for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard where it was planted in 2013 as Pinot noir 97.1.
 
Pinot noir [98]
Registration Status Registered
Comments Gloria Ferrer arranged for the Saanichton Plant Quarantine Station in British Columbia to import 12 Pinot noir clones from Epernay, France, in 1989. Foundation Plant Services' importation services were very limited at that time, while new quarantine facilities were under construction in Davis. Saanichton was able to ship these clones to Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma in 1993, after completing all the tests to qualify them for certification in Canada. In 1996, Gloria Ferrer generously donated cuttings from all 12 clones to the FPS public collection. FPS retested all the clones and qualified them for registration in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program by 2002. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 98 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2001. Pinot noir 98 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir 98.1.
 
Pinot noir [100]
Registration Status Registered
Comments The plant material for this selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from the quarantine program that existed at that time at Oregon State University. OSU had made an active effort as a resault of the Winegrowers' Project to acquire important European clones for the grape and wine industry in the United States. One of the clones acquired from l'Espiguette, France. After the original material came to FPS, it underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 100 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2001. Pinot noir 100 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 100.1.
 
Pinot noir [101]
Registration Status Registered
Source Clone R4, Istituto Sperimentale per la Viticoltura, Italy
Comments Three Italian Pinot noir clones were sent to Foundation Plant Services in 1988 by Dr. Antonio Calò from the Istituto Sperimentale per la Viticoltura, Conegliano, Italy, after Calò spent a year visiting University of California, Davis. The three clones were Italian clone LB4, R4, and LB9. This selection is Italian clone R4. The original material completed testing and was planted in the foundation vineyard as Pinot nero 02. In 1999, Pinot nero 02 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy and was renamed Pinot noir 101. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 101 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2002. Pinot noir 101 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 101.1.
 
Pinot noir [102]
Registration Status Registered
Source Trefethen clone from Carneros Creek, Napa, California
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1996 from Francis Mahoney, Carneros Creek Vineyards, Napa. This heritage clone is called the Trefethen clone, which is the standard Pinot noir clone used at Carneros Creek. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1998. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 102 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2002. Pinot noir 102 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 102.1.
 
Pinot noir [103] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source VCR Clone 201 SMA, Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Italy
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
Comments This proprietary selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1999 from Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, Italy. It is VCR clone 201 SMA, which is described as Pinot 'nero'. The original plant material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1999. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 103 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2003. Pinot noir 103 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir 103.1.
 
Pinot noir [104]
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir FPS 21, which originated from vineyard of Department of Viticulture & Enology, University of California, Davis
Comments The original material for this selection came to Foundation Plant Services in the early 1960's from an old vineyard on the campus of the University of California, Davis. That vineyard was maintained by the Department of Viticulture & Enology. This selection was one of a group of Pinot noir selections at FPS that have been known as the Gamay Beaujolais type, which are characterized by high vigor and an upright growth habit. The records show that all five selections in this group were derived from the same single vine source at the University of California, Davis (location I60 v 15). This selection was initially planted in the FPS foundation vineyard as Pinot noir 21, which was dropped from the list of registered vines in 1982 because it tested leafroll positive. In 1999, Pinot noir 104 was created from Pinot noir 21 using microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy. After successful completion of testing for the California Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 104 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2003. Pinot noir 104 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 104.1. The other Gamay Beaujolais-type Pinot noir selections at FPS were Pinot noir 18, 19, 20 (dropped) and 22.
 
Pinot noir [105]
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir FPS 27, original material from Berncastel-Kues/Mosel, Germany
Comments The original material for this selection came to Foundation Plant Services in February of 1968 from the Biologische Bundestalt für Lund- und Forstwirtschaft, Institut für Rebenkrakheiten, Berncastel-Kues/Mosel in Germany. The plant material was reported to be Geisenheim clone 3/67-Z68. The USDA Plant Identification number for entry into the United States was 325160. The selection was given the name Pinot noir FPS 27 at the outset. It later underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy and was renamed Pinot noir FPS 105.
 
Pinot noir [106]
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir FPS 29, originally from Jackson, California
Comments This selection was collected by Dr. Austin Goheen, USDA-ARS Plant Pathologist, in the early 1960's from the former University of California Foothill Experiment Station in Jackson, California. The material was collected from location L3v5 and was initially labeled 'Pinot franc' and 'Pinot St. George'. After index testing at FPS, vines were planted in the old FPS foundation vineyard in 1967 as Pinot noir 29. Pinot noir 29 never attained registered status in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program because of concerns about the varietal identification. Oregon researchers included Pinot noir 29 in several of their clonal trials and rated it in the highest wine quality group. Due that interest, the disease tests were repeated on Pinot noir 29 in the late 1990's in order to qualify it for the R&C Program. In 1998, Pinot noir 29 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy to eliminate leafroll virus. After successful completion of testing for the California R&C Program, the treated selection was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2003 under the new name Pinot noir 106. The varietal identification of the selection as Pinot noir was confirmed by DNA analysis at FPS in 2006. Pinot noir 106 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 106.1.
 
Pinot noir [107]
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir FPS 10, originally from Spain
Comments Dr. Harold Olmo (Department of Viticulture & Enology, University of California, Davis) introduced the original material for this selection to Foundation Plant Services in 1951. The plant material came from Spain and was labeled 'Beba'. There are two wine grapes with the name 'Beba' from Spain, one white and one red. Spanish experts indicated that Beba is a cultivar unrelated to Pinot noir, so the meaning of the 'Beba' designation for this selection was unclear. The original material underwent index testing at FPS and was planted in the old foundation vineyard in 1961 as Pinot noir 10. In 1999, Pinot noir 10 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, a new treated selection was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2003 as Pinot noir 107. DNA analysis at FPS confirmed the identity of the selection as Pinot noir in 2006. Pinot noir 107 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 107.1.
 
Pinot noir [108]
Registration Status Registered
Source Hanzel clone from Carneros Creek
Comments In 1974, Francis Mahoney, owner of Carneros Creek Winery, began a Pinot noir clonal trial at Carneros Creek Winery in cooperation with Curtis Alley, UC Davis viticulture specialist. In 1996, Mr. Mahoney donated what he thought were the five best California heritage Pinot noir clones to Foundation Plant Services. The source of Pinot noir 108 was clone 'E' from the trial, which originally came from the Gustav Niebaum/John Daniel/Inglenook estate in Napa Valley, California. From there it went to the Oakville Viticulture Field Station and then to the Stelling vineyard across the street from the field station. Zellerbach got wood from Stelling for his Hanzel vineyard. This Hanzel wood was the source for clone 'E'. The original plant material for this selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1997. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 108 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2004. Pinot noir 108 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and will be planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Pinot noir 108.1.
 
Pinot noir [109]
Registration Status Registered
Source Mariafeld clone, from Eidg. Versuchsanstalt für Obst, Wein und Gartenbau, Wädenswil, Switzerland
Comments This selection was one of two Pinot noir clones imported to Foundation Plant Services in 1966 from Wädenswil, Switzerland. (USDA-ARS P.I. number 312435-C-1). The plant material was labeled 'Clevner Mariafeld' selections of Blau Burgunder (synonym for Pinot noir). The original plant material was indexed and then planted in the old foundation vineyard in 1969 as Pinot noir 17. Pinot noir 17 was removed from the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 1980 because it tested positive for Rupestris stem pitting virus, which at the time was not allowed in the California program. Pinot noir 17 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 1999. After successful completion of testing for the California R&C Program, the treated plant material was installed in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2005 as Pinot noir 109. Pinot noir 109 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and will be planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard as Pinot noir 109.1.
 
Pinot noir [116]
Registration Status Registered
Source LB9, Istituto Sperimentale per la Viticoltura, Conegliano, Italy
Comments Three Italian Pinot noir clones were sent to Foundation Plant Services in 1988 by Dr. Antonio Calò from the Istituto Sperimentale per la Viticoltura, Conegliano, Italy, after Calò spent a year visiting University of California, Davis. The three clones were Italian clone LB4, R4, and LB9. This selection is Italian clone LB9. The original material was given the name Pinot nero S2 at Foundation Plant Services and planted in a quarantine vineyard while it underwent treatment for a leafroll infection. The selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy in 1999. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, the selection was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2006 as Pinot noir 116. Pinot noir 116 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 116.1.
 
Pinot noir [117]
Registration Status Registered
Source Erath Vineyards, Dundee, Oregon (formerly Pinot noir 95 at FPS)
Comments The original plant material for this selection came to Foundation Plant Services from Erath Vineyards in Oregon sometime in the mid-1970's and underwent heat treatment for 62 days. The original material tested positive for virus in 1986 and underwent microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy at FPS in 1997. The treated material was released as Pinot noir 95 in 2001. Pinot noir 95 tested positive for virus in 2005. Backup vines had been created for Pinot noir 95 using microshoot tip tissue culture therapy from the same source material. Those backup vines successfully completed testing to qualify for the foundation vineyard and were renamed Pinot noir 117. Pinot noir 117 successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2013 where it will be Pinot noir 117.1.
 
Pinot noir [118]
Registration Status Registered
Source France
Comments In 1984, Dr. Austin Goheen, USDA-ARS plant pathologist, imported six Pinot noir selections from Roederer, Chouilly, France, for the Roederer Estate in Anderson Valley and the Foundation Plant Services public collection. This selection was previously offered by Foundation Plant Services as a non-registered RSP+ selection (Pinot noir FPS 34). Microshoot tip tissue culture propagation from Pinot noir 34 in 2001 resulted in this treated selection, which was subsequently named Pinot noir 118. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 118 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2006. Pinot noir 118 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 118.1.
 
Pinot noir [119]
Registration Status Registered
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from Dijon, France, via Oregon State University as part of the Winegrowers' Project. The selection was infected with leafroll virus when it arrived at FPS. Microshoot tip tissue culture therapy was used in 2001 to eliminate the leafroll virus from the original material. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, the treated material was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2007 as Pinot noir 119. Pinot noir 119 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 119.1.
 
Pinot noir [120]
Registration Status Registered
Comments In 1984, Dr. Austin Goheen, USDA-ARS plant pathologist, imported six Pinot noir selections from Roederer, Chouilly, France, for the Roederer Estate in Anderson Valley and the Foundation Plant Services public collection. This selection was previously offered by Foundation Plant Services as a non-registered RSP+ selection (Pinot noir FPS 35). Microshoot tip tissue culture propagation from Pinot noir 35 in 2001 resulted in this treated selection, which was subsequently named Pinot noir 120. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, Pinot noir 120 was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2007. Pinot noir 120 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 120.1.
 
Pinot noir [121]
Registration Status Registered
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from Dijon, France, via Oregon State University as part of the Winegrowers' Project. The original material, then designated Pinot noir 43, tested positive for Rupestris stem pitting virus, which at the time was not allowed in the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program. Pinot noir 43 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy at FPS in 2001. After successful completion of testing for the California R&C Program, the treated material was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2007 as Pinot noir 121. Pinot noir 121 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir 121.1.
 
Pinot noir [122]
Registration Status Registered
Source Vosne Romanée, France
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1999 from a Grand Cru AOC vineyard in Vosne Romanée, France via Clos Pepe Vineyards in Lompoc, California. The original cutting that was the source of this selection was retrieved after it had been pruned and abandoned in the row where it was cut in the vineyard. The name of the Grand Cru AOC vineyard from which it was cut is not available. The original material tested positive for leafroll and Rupestris stem pitting viruses. The selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture treatment for disease elimination in 2002. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, the treated material was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2008. Pinot noir 122 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 122.1.
 
Pinot noir [123]
Registration Status Registered
Source Wädenswil, Switzerland (the Mariafeld, Klevner Mariafeld, or Clevener Mariafeld clone)
Comments This selection was created from former Pinot noir FPS 23 using microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy. The original material for this selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1966 from the Eidgenossische Versuchsanstalt, in Wädenswil, Switzerland, under the name 'Clevner Mariafeld' (USDA P.I. number 312435-D-1). It has become known as the 'Mariafeld clone' (also known as the Klevner Mariafeld or Clevener Mariafeld clone). Former Pinot noir 23 was first registered in 1974. In 2006, it was determined that the Pinot noir 23 vines were infected with Grapevine leafroll virus-7. Former Pinot noir 23 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture disease elimination therapy in 2007, and the new treated plant material was released as Pinot noir 123 after successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program. Pinot noir 123 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2011 as Pinot noir 123.1. A full report on the discovery of virus in former Pinot noir 23 can be read in the FPS 2006 Grape Program Newsletter at page 3 (http://fps.ucdavis.edu/, under Publications, Grape Newsletters).
 
Pinot noir [124]
Registration Status Registered
Source Jorge Böhm, Viveiros Plansel S.A., Portugal
Comments This selection was donated to the Foundation Plant Services public collection in 2007 by Jorge Böhm, Viveiros Plansel S.A., Portugal. The material was JBP clone 547. The original material successfully completed testing to qualify for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program and was planted in the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2009. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2008. After successful completion of testing, the tissue culture version of this selection was installed in the Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2009. .
 
Pinot noir [125] (proprietary)
Registration Status Provisional
Source Pepiniere Guillaume, Charcenne, France
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
Comments This proprietary selection from France is Pinot noir Guillaume clone 01, selection 002, from Pepiniere Guillaume in Charcenne, France. The original material was imported in 2007 and successfully completed testing to qualify for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 2002. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2008 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2016.
 
Pinot noir [126]
Registration Status Registered
Source France via Oregon State University
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1987 from Oregon State University as part of the Winegrowers' Project, which aimed to acquire unique European clones for United States growers.
 
Pinot noir [127]
Registration Status Registered
Source Geisenheim, Germany, via Oregon State University
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services from Geisenheim, Germany, in 1979, via the former quarantine program at Oregon State University. It was previously known at FPS as Blauer Spaetburgunder FPS 01 (FPS group 8799).
 
Pinot noir [128.1]
Selections in Family Pinot noir [128.1] [151]
Registration Status Registered
Source El Molino Winery, St. Helena, California
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 2004 from El Molino Winery in St. Helena, California. The original plant material tested positive for virus and underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy in 2007. The treated material successfully completed testing to qualify for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2013.
 
Pinot noir [131]
Registration Status Provisional
Source Lytton Estate Vineyard, Sonoma County, California, donated by Ridge Vineyards
Comments This heritage selection was donated to the public grapevine collection at Foundation Plant Services (UC Davis) in 2014 by Ridge Vineyards & Winery. The material was collected from their Lytton Estate vineyard which was planted in 1901 in Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County, California. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2014 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2018.
 
Pinot noir [133]
Registration Status Registered
Source Oregon vineyard via Duarte Nursery
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 2012 from Duarte Nursery in Hughson, California. The source was a vineyard in Oregon. The material successfully completed testing to qualify for the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2013.
 
Pinot noir [134] (proprietary)
Registration Status Provisional
Source Geisenheim University, Germany
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: Geisenheim University
Comments This proprietary selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 2014 from Geisenheim University, Germany. The material is Blauer Spätburgunder clone 20-13-28-8 Gm. Pinot noir 134 successfully completed testing to qualify for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 2016. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2015 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2017 as Pinot noir 134.1.
 
Pinot noir [135] (proprietary)
Registration Status Provisional
Source Geisenheim University, Germany
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: Geisenheim University
Comments This proprietary selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 2014 from Geisenheim University, Germany. The material is clone 37-1-6 Gm. Pinot noir 135 successfully completed testing to qualify for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 2016.
 
Pinot noir [136]
Registration Status Provisional
Source Coury clone, vineyard in Oregon
Comments This selection was donated to the public grapevine collection at Foundation Plant Services in 2013 by Duarte Nursery in Hughson, California. The material is the Coury clone from a vineyard in Oregon. The selection successfully completed testing at FPS in 2015 and qualified for the Classic Foundation Vineyard.
 
Pinot noir [140.1] (proprietary)
Registration Status Provisional
Source Geisenheim University, Germany
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: Geisenheim University
Comments This proprietary selection was imported to the United States in 2015 from Geisenheim University in Germany. The material is an old Pinot noir clone from the Ahr region that reportedly was carried to Germany from France by monks in medieval times. The selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2016 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2018.
 
Pinot noir [141]
Registration Status Provisional
Source The Swan clone from Dehlinger Winery in Sonoma County, California
Comments This selection was donated to the public grapevine collection at Foundation Plant Services (UC Davis) in 2015 by Dehlinger Winery in Sebastopol, California. Dehlinger produces wines in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California. The plant material for this selection was harvested from their Swan clone block. The original material underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2015 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2018.
 
Pinot noir [146]
Registration Status Provisional
 
Pinot noir [148.1] (proprietary)
Registration Status Provisional
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner.
 
Pinot noir [150]
Registration Status Provisional
Comments Released to the public collection by Wonderful Nurseries. Introduced as selection Pinot Noir WSNS8.
 
Pinot noir [152]
Registration Status Provisional
Source France via Oregon State University
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 1992 from France, via Oregon State University as part of the Winegrowers' Project. The plant material was maintained in a quarantine vineyard until 2008 and then in pots in the quarantine greenhouse until 2017, when the selection successfully qualified for the California Registration & Certification Program.
 
Pinot noir [165] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA ® 165 authorized clone from ENTAV in France
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: ENTAV International
Comments Distributed by ENTAV-INRA licensees
 
Pinot noir [166]
Registration Status Provisional
 
Pinot noir [236] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA ® 236 authorized clone from ENTAV in France - first registered in 2003
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: ENTAV International
Comments Distributed by ENTAV-INRA licensees
 
Pinot noir [386] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA ® 386 authorized clone from ENTAV in France
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: ENTAV International
Comments Distributed by ENTAV-INRA licensees
 
Pinot noir [521] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA ® 521
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: ENTAV International
Comments This selection was imported to the United States in 2003 from France by ENTAV-INRA, which manages the trademarked French clonal material. The selection is official French clone 521. The clone originated from Marne and was previously known in France as ENTAV 203. It was certified in 1976. Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA® 521 qualified for the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 2005. The selection underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy at FPS in 2016 and qualified for the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2018 as Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA® 521.1.
 
Pinot noir [667] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source Authorized French clone Pinot noir 667
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: ENTAV International
Comments This selection is the authorized French clone Pinot noir 667, which is distributed under the ENTAV-INRA® trademark program. That program guarantees the authenticity of French clones. After successful completion of testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program, this selection was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard in 1999. Pinot noir 667 underwent microshoot tip tissue culture therapy in 2010 in order to qualify for planting in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard. After successful completion of testing under the 2010 Protocol, Pinot noir 667 was planted in the Russell Ranch Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA® 667.1. Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA® 667 and 667.1 are distributed in the United States by ENTAV-INRA licensees.
 
Pinot noir [743] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA ® 743 authorized clone from ENTAV in France - first registered in 2004
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: ENTAV International
Comments Distributed by ENTAV-INRA licensees
 
Pinot noir [927] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA ® 927 authorized clone from ENTAV in France
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: ENTAV International
Comments Distributed by ENTAV-INRA licensees
 
Pinot noir [943] (proprietary)
Registration Status Registered
Source Authorized French clone Pinot noir 943
Proprietary Proprietary- cannot be distributed without written permission from owner: ENTAV International
Comments This selection came to Foundation Plant Services in 2000 and is the authorized French clone Pinot noir 943, which is distributed under the ENTAV-INRA trademark program. The authenticity of the clonal material is guaranteed. The plant material successfully completed testing for the California Grapevine Registration & Certification Program in 2002 and was planted in the FPS Classic Foundation Vineyard. Pinot noir 943 successfully completed testing under the 2010 Protocol and was planted in the Russell Ranch Foundation Vineyard in 2012 as Pinot noir ENTAV-INRA® 943.1.