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...
Geneva Red is highly vigorous and highly productive. Can make a dark red wine with classic hybrid aroma and with better tannin structure than other hybrids such as Baco Noir and De Chaunac.
Elvira is vigorous and hardy, producing medium-sized white berries that ripen with Concord. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Absence of cultural problems makes this variety recommended for difficult growing areas. Bunch splitting may force early harvest. Used commercially as a high acid...
Diamond is one of the few white American varieties that has been used to produce sweet, dry, and sparkling wines. Although largely replaced by Niagara for white grape juice production, Diamond is considered a superior wine variety.
Chelois is a highly ranked French American variety used as a varietal or for blending with other red hybrids. Like many French American hybrids, it may require cluster thinning to prevent overcropping. Chelois combines late budbreak with early ripening, so may be suitable for regions with short s...
Cabernet Volos (Cabernet Sauvignon x 20-3) is one in a lineup of mildew resistant VCR varieties that reduce the spray requirements while producing quality fruit and wine. With a similar flavor profile to its parent- Cabernet Sauvignon, this herbaceous, thick-skinned, blue-black variety produces w...
Cabernet Volos (Cabernet Sauvignon x 20-3) is one in a lineup of mildew resistant VCR varieties that reduce the spray requirements while producing quality fruit and wine. With a similar flavor profile to its parent- Cabernet Sauvignon, this herbaceous, thick-skinned, blue-black variety produces w...
A component of many Bordeaux blends, Cabernet Franc matures earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon and is more suitable for cooler climates. One of the more winter hardy vinifera varieties, it is becoming more popular in eastern North America where it is used to produce full-bodied red wines, and is als...
A component of many Bordeaux blends, Cabernet Franc matures earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon and is more suitable for cooler climates. One of the more winter hardy vinifera varieties, it is becoming more popular in eastern North America where it is used to produce full-bodied red wines, and is als...
A component of many Bordeaux blends, Cabernet Franc matures earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon and is more suitable for cooler climates. One of the more winter hardy vinifera varieties, it is becoming more popular in eastern North America where it is used to produce full-bodied red wines, and is als...
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Auxerrois is a full sibling of Chardonnay. Widely grown in the Alsace region of France where it produces a relatively low acid wine used for blending and as a varietal.
Grown primarily in the cooler regions of the US with very early ripening and good winter hardiness, Aurore is a white to pink variety that is vigorous and ripens about a month before Concord. Aurore is often used as a blending agent with a variety such as Seyval or as a base for sparkling wines.
Alpenglow produces light red berries, only turning color when exposed to sunlight. This Swenson selection makes a light, neutral wine with very low acid and sugar. Suitable as a blending component for varieties with high acid.
Neptune - [Pat. PP12,302] produces large, attractive, conical clusters with yellow-green, non-slip skin berries. Any seed traces are soft and unnoticeable when eating. Moderately thick skin resists cracking, flavor is fruity without Labrusca foxiness. *Propagation of this variety is prohibited by...
Soreli (Tocai Friulano x 20-3) joins mildew resistant variety, Fleurtai of the VCR varieties with excellent resistance to both Downy and Powdery mildew. While Soreli can hold its own in a bottle, Soreli and Fleurtai have been proven to be a blending pair as well, with Soreli adding tropical notes...
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 ...
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Aromella is a recent Cornell release capable of making a top ranked floral to muscat wine. Some fruit shelling has been observed in warmer regions shortly after ripening. Juice chemistry in the Finger Lakes is similar to that of Riesling and wines are characterized by notes of pineapple, honeysu...
