Petit Verdot is one of the classic black Bordeaux varieties. It is known for high quality where it can fully ripen, which is later than that of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Petit Verdot is one of the classic black Bordeaux varieties. It is known for high quality where it can fully ripen, which is later than that of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Petit Manseng is a premium white wine grape known for its small, thick-skinned, golden-yellow berries and naturally high sugar content. Perfect for crafting late-harvest, dessert, or sweet wines, it delivers intensely aromatic flavors of tropical fruit, honey, and citrus. This versatile variety t...
Norton (also known as Cynthiana) is a V. labruscana x V. aestivalis hybrid with a long history in eastern US wine production, particularly in Missouri and Virginia. Norton produces small to medium clusters of firm, round, black berries that ripen very late and require a warm growing season. When ...
Norton (also known as Cynthiana) is a V. labruscana x V. aestivalis hybrid with a long history in eastern US wine production, particularly in Missouri and Virginia. Norton produces small to medium clusters of firm, round, black berries that ripen very late and require a warm growing season. When ...
Noiret produces an excellent full-bodied, richly colored wine. The wines can resemble Shiraz (Syrah) with a distinct black pepper character, moderate tannins, and notes of raspberry, blackberry and mint. Vines are vigorous and tend to have low yields; use vineyard practices that favor high fruit ...
Nebbiolo is native to the Piedmont region in northern Italy where it produces the region's most distinguished wines, and some of Italy's best, long-lived wines.
Nebbiolo is native to the Piedmont region in northern Italy where it produces the region's most distinguished wines, and some of Italy's best, long-lived wines.
One of two red, wine varieties out of the mildew resistant VCR line up, Merlot Kanthus (Merlot x 20-3) maintains excellent wine quality resembling that of it's parent. Vines are adaptable to different trellis systems due to their high base bud fertility and semi-upright growth habit. Clusters are...
One of two red, wine varieties out of the mildew resistant VCR line up, Merlot Kanthus (Merlot x 20-3) maintains excellent wine quality resembling that of it's parent. Vines are adaptable to different trellis systems due to their high base bud fertility and semi-upright growth habit. Clusters are...
Merlot is Bourdeaux's most planted grape variety, known for its smooth texture and outstanding varietal wines, but often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Earlier ripening than Cabernet Sauvignon, but not as winter hardy.
Melody vines are vigorous and productive, but typically do not require cluster thinning. Melody can make a vinifera type wine with varietal character, neutral fruitiness, floral overtones, and hints of herbaceousness.
Maréchal Foch is an early ripening black grape with small berries and clusters, often susceptible to bird predation. It can be made into a variety of wines ranging from light and fruity to full-bodied.
Malbec was once popular in Bordeaux, but plantings have declined as it is susceptible to various viticultural hazards such as frost, coulure, and bunch rot. Known to require a milder climate than varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec is now one of the leading cultivars in Argent...
Malbec was once popular in Bordeaux, but plantings have declined as it is susceptible to various viticultural hazards such as frost, coulure, and bunch rot. Known to require a milder climate than varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec is now one of the leading cultivars in Argent...
A full sibling of Himrod, Lakemont has milder flavor and more compact clusters with fairly small berries. Not as winter hardy as Himrod.
Considered a success story of modern German vine breeding, Kerner became widely planted in Germany in the 1990s. Typically used to make high quality wines similar to Riesling in many respects including high acidity, but with a unique flavor profile.
In the early 1800s, Isabella was widely planted in the North Atlantic and New England States where Catawba could not reliably ripen, but it fell out of favor after Concord was introduced. Isabella can withstand tropical and sub-tropical climates and is the most widely planted grape cultivar in so...
Hope - [Pat. PP25,697] is a green seedless grape with a fruity flavor and high yields. Berries are non-slipskin, typically without traces of seeds, while fruit texture is soft. Vines are moderate in vigor, but negative observations on Hope have included excessively tight clusters and moderately t...
Gruner Veltliner is Austria's most widely planted grape and a staple in Eastern Europe, prized for producing dry, spicy, and peppery white wines. This late-ripening variety is well-suited for warmer regions, though it’s sensitive to Black Rot, Downy Mildew, and Powdery Mildew, with moderate susce...
