Grape vine first year

Hi guys I have put a grape vine in my polytunnel probably about tree months ago it has started to leaf but not loads mainly down on the bottom of the steams about a month ago and does not seam to be doing much growth is this normal for a new vine I can not tell you the name apart from its blue grapes
I know it will not fruit this year but thought it would put on some new growth
Am I just been inpatient ?

 

Yes, mine has only just begun to sprout, very slow this year. By the end of the season it will have put out 10 foot growths.

 

Cool thanks was thinking it might just be me been inpatient

 

Mine, in the greenhouse [but planted outside] tends to be late-to-leaf every year.

 

Something I do have an abundance of is grape vines and to go with them you also need an abundance of patience. They are very rewarding, especially if you are a wine maker, and will give you years of enjoyment.