Rescuing a grape vine

[Kay]

Hi, first post. Can I start with a question?

My neighbour's garden has run totally wild. I have permission to neaten the edges and rescue things if I wish. I have just found a grapevine fruiting! It's peering hopefully out between a five foot high mat of brambles etc.

I have a promising south-facing wall where I think it would be happy - but what should I do - take a cutting? Try to dig out a root? And what will it need to grow well?

[Allan]

Without knowing its pedigree you could be wasting your time. At least sample the grapes on it which should be usable by next month. Brandt is widely sold and planted, better for effect than yield of good quality grapes either dessert or table.
Study the literature or see the catalogue of Deacon's or Read's nurseries.
Allan

[Kay]

Heavens, I never thought of that, thanks - wait and see if I like the grapes! (They look nice.)