Victoria Red is the only non-muscadine table grape that is resistant to Pierces Disease. This is one of the main diseases for table grapes in the southeast. It is seeded and usually has one or two seeds per grape. It also has a loose cluster that helps with preventing rot. You will still have to spray but it will not be as bad as tight clusters. All other table grapes will be short lived due to pierces disease. If you like muscadines there are several varieties that would do well.

Thank you Gary. Your input is much appreciated and taken into account, especially from Beaumont. What about the Roucaneuf or Reliance? Any experience with Roucaneuf or even Flame seedless or Thompson seedless? I love muscadines and have tried making wine once but was looking for a thinner skin than muscadine. The Pierce's disease sounds very bad. Is there any good literature reccomended to read for Pierce's disease in zone 9 or south Louisiana in particular? I'm new to grapes.

Norton is supposed to be a good grape variety that is quite resistant to disease (including Pierce's). It is a cross between a Native American grape and a European grape. Before Prohibition, it was widely grown in the east (with its hot summers and humidity) and did well. It is a great wine grape, and supposedly pretty good for fresh eating as well. I know it is grown in some parts of Louisiana. Might be worth checking into.