I'd suggest a slower growing evergreen foliaged vine such as Star Jasmine/Trachelospermum jasminoides as a good substitute for the grape, but it will still need pruning to keep it under control, just not as much as the Grape. You can also buy these already trained as an espalier, which saves time if you want the fence completely covered. Most Clematis are going to need more training if you don't want them everywhere, and most aren't evergreen. Another fairly easy to control evergreen vine for California conditions would be Bgnonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty'. Both of these vines can be kept under control with just occasional pruning, have colorful flowers and/or scented flowers, and are not as aggressively growing as the Vitis you already have. Both would also do well with the dappled sun/shade this area seems to get. You might also consider that the shrubs/phormiums you have planted in the raised box are still quite young, and given time, will effectively screen the fence without any additional vines. Both of these shrubs will easily grow as tall as the top of the fence if given regular irrigation and fertilizer. If you still want to plant a vine at this area, I'd suggest using cut sections of remesh(the 4 inch gridded wire used as concrete flatwork reinforcing) for the vines to attach to, it gives more area for the vines to attach/twine to, and is easier to install. Using a fast growing, yet annual vine such as Thunbergeria alata/gregorii or Mina lobata might also work well for you. If I were to add vines in your situation, I would be more inclined to plant them at the outside of the raised planters, against the fence sections with the Berberis shrubs, and leave the area behind the planter to be covered by the screening of the plants in the raised planter.

I planted a Dave Wilson 4 in 1 pluot tree at my parents house this spring(late March). They live 15 mins from me. And although there was no fruit this year( I picked off all the flowers this first year) all four grafts have grown at least 4 foot in length with multiple shoots. And once I pruned it in the middle of June multiple side shoots have shot out. So I'm very enthusiastic about them thriving here. I received them in December and kept them in the shed so they felt the cold here. The only problem I've had here and at my parents house is Japanese beetles but since there was no fruit a sprayed them with Sevin and they haven't return. I'm in Missouri not Minnesota. But still we've had a very unusual wet and very humid start to our summer here.

I waited for a sale at Frontgate or maybe it was Grandinroad at the end of summer. Bought 2 very large resin pots about 3 years ago and have been very happy with them. As I mentioned on another thread, I fill the bottom with shredded bark mulch about halfway and then put the pot of flowers/plant on top. Easy least to move around.

I purchased these Moroccan inspired drapes for my bedroom. I want to paint my bedroom that will make the drapes pop. The design in the picture looks beige but it is actually a godly yellow color. I am not afraid of bright colors or bold patterns. Would appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks