when vines are generated in new chunks, or placed manually they attach 1 block away from target face of block ending up often in air or on an adjacent block. This causes vines to be unclimbable on walls and is not very aesthetic.
This is a new issue. Since 1.8.2pre4.
Environment
Windows 7 & 8.1
Java - Current
Realms, Single Player 1.8.2pre4 and Server version 1.8.2pre4
Dupe of MC-76614