Regardless of where in the world a vineyard is located, for the winery to produce a Burgundy, it must use varietal grapes that originated in Burgundy, France. The most effective way for a new California grower to plant a vineyard to produce Burgundy is to ________.
A) plant seeds obtained from French varietal Burgundy grapes
B) transplant varietal Burgundy plants from France
C) acquire a tissue culture of varietal Burgundy grapes from France
D) graft varietal Burgundy grape scions onto native (Californian) root stocks

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Grafting varietal Burgundy grape scions onto native root stocks allows for the cultivation of Burgundy grapes in California soil while also benefiting from the resistance and adaptability of native root stocks. Transplanting plants from France or acquiring tissue cultures may be difficult and costly, and planting seeds from French varietal grapes may not result in desirable grape characteristics.

Regardless of Where in the World a Vineyard Is Located