Widely grown in Galacia (northwest Spain) and Portugal (where it is known as Albarino), Albariño produces distinctive, aromatic, high quality wines, one of the few Spanish white varieties used to produce a varietal wine. Grown in a humid, maritime climate, it has thick skin making it resistant to...
Villard Blanc produces a late-ripening white grape in large, loose, compound clusters and has good resistance to Pierce's disease. Produces an outstanding table grape and is typically used for blending to produce more neutral white wines.
Regent is a relatively new German hybrid, mostly vinifera, with good fungal disease resistance. Regent wines can have intense color, high tannins, moderate acidity, and show aromas of cherry and black currant.
A product of King x Louden made in 1920, this summer bearing variety is from Minnesota. Very hardy and suitable for colder climates. Less susceptible to viruses than some other cultivars. Vigorous with few spines and moderately productive. Small red fruit has good color, crumbly texture with fair...
The Fignomenal Fig tree bares sweet, dark brown figs with pink-red flesh year-round, even indoors. This easy to grow fig is self-fertile fig tree doesn't require a second variety for pollination. Large, silvery green leaves with silver veins add elegance to any space. As a true dwarf fig tre...
This red wine grape makes wine with characteristics of both Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah and is resistant to Pierce's Disease. This selection ripens early and the berries are relatively large, and the well filled clusters are medium sized. Tasting notes include bright red fruit, tannic and...
Dazzle - [Pat. PP 34,869] One of two newly released white wine grapes from the University of Arkansas, Dazzle will impress your customers and delight their pallets with its Gewurztraminer-type wine! Wine produced from Dazzle has been described as floral and fruity with herbal and spicy aromas. *...
Léon Millot is a sister of Marechal Foch, earlier-ripening and typically more productive. Wines are similar to those made from Foch with distinct berry aromas and are often blended with Foch.
This white wine grape has tested highly resistant to Pierce's Disease. It has small berries and small compact clusters. It blooms relatively late and ripens mid-season. The vine has medium productivity. Tasting notes include light straw- gold color, apple-melon, lychee, floral aromas, pineapple, ...
Glenora is a high-quality seedless variety that produces medium-sized blue berries with mild and pleasant flavor.
Petite Sirah (also known as Durif) became popular in France for its resistance to downy mildew but have since fallen from favor there. Today, Petite Sirah grape vines are being planted experimentally in many locations across the United States, showcasing their adaptability and potential for prod...
Reliance produces large clusters of round, red, medium-sized berries with tender skin non-adhering to flesh. Color is pink to red when fully mature with delicate Labrusca flavor and aroma, without noticeable seed traces.
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.
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.
Vignoles produces small, compact clusters highly susceptible to Botrytis bunch rot. Fruit can develop high sugar content while maintaining acidity, so Vignoles can be used to make late harvest desert wines in addition to dry to semi-dry table wines.
Itasca is the newest cold-hardy release out of the University of Minnesota Breeding program. Itasca produces a dry white wine that is light yellow to straw in color and has aromas of pear, quince, violet, melon, minerals, and subtle honey notes. Itasca has exhibited lower acidity and higher sugar...
Aromella is a recent Cornell release capable of making a top ranked floral to muscat wine. Own-rooted vines have been highly productive and highly vigorous with large, loose clusters. Some fruit shelling has been observed in warmer regions shortly after ripening. Juice chemistry in the Finger Lak...
