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Grape Juice -- WhitesWhat differentiates white from red grape juice? Following harvest, the grape juice and the grape skins are put into large holding tanks. The exact color of the juice depends on the color of the particular grape skin and the length of time the juice "marinates" with the skins. The more time, the darker color. Champagne, for instance, often comes from red Pinot Noir grapes. But because it spends so little time hanging out with the Pinot Noir skins, the final product is most often white! |
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| The Bacchus white wine grape was birthed at Germany's Geilweilhof Institute for Grape Breeding in 1933. It adapts well to a broad range of climates and less favorible vineyard conditions. German plantations of the Bacchus grape peaked in 1990, with most plantings in Rheinhessen. It has also found its way to England, and on to Canada's British Columbia province. Some argue that Bacchus thrives better on Vancouver Island than it does in its homeland. |
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| Brianna, named in 2002, was developed by Elmer Swenson. Berries are greenish gold to gold when fully ripe in early to mid September. It is a cold-hardy white wine grape that can be made into a pleasant semi-sweet white wine with tropical fruit aromas in the bouquet or used to make a flavorful white juice. |
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| The Catawba grape is a member of the vitis labrusca family, native to North America. Its siblings include Concord and Delaware grapes. They are found primarily in the northeastern United States and Canada. Catawba grapes are widely planted for their sweet, rich taste and are prized for juice, jams, and jellies. The fruit matures in large well-formed clusters that mature late in the season. |
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| The Cayuga grape, Cornell University's first wine grape, was released in 1972. Specifically designed for the cold-climate conditions of New York State's Finger Lakes region, Cayuga is extensively grown there and in other frost-susceptible parts of North America. This hybrid – a cross between the Seyval Blanc and Schuyler cultivars -- is hardy, disease-resistant and produces quality fruit. It is known for its very large, high-yielding clusters. |
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| Chancellor was once the most planted hybrid in its native France, producing quality red and rosé wines. Today it thrives in North American cold climates including the upper US and Canada, though it has also ventured south into Maryland, West Virginia, and Tennessee. Because its taste is fairly unassuming, it produces fruity red wines and blends well with other hybrids. |
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| The Chardonel grape is a cross between Seyval Blanc and Chardonnay. Developed in 1953 through the cooperative efforts of New York's Cornell University and Michigan State University, Chardonel is distinguished by its superior juice quality, high productivity, and cold-climate hardiness. It is proving its value in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest states. |
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| Chardonnay grapes have been called the king of white grape varieties. This is an amazing versitile grape that grows well in a variety of locations throughout the world. |
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| The Delaware grape was found in Ohio's Delaware County in the early 1800s. The clusters of this American grape are small; however, with proper care it may produce yields as high as its Concord cousin. The vines are vigorous and hardy which makes them ideal for cold winter climates like upstate New York. In the past Delaware was prized for champagne production in New York. Today it is used primarily for juice and wine. With its mild flavor it is said to have the best fruity notes when compared to Catawba, and Concord. Though the fruit is light pink in color, it is processed as a white grape. |
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| The Diamond grape (also known as Moore's Diamond) dates to 1885 when Jacob Moore of Brighton, NY crossed Concord with the Iona grape. Today it thrives in Pennsylvania and New York, though its acreage under vine is far less than its Concord parent. Diamond gained regional prominence in the 1940s as one of the few white American varieties used to product dry table wine. Today we are seeing renewed interest in the Diamond grape for production into gourmet juice and white wines. |
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| Edelweiss was introduced by Elmer Swenson and the University of Minnesota when Mr. Swenson was on the staff at the U of M Horticultural Research Center. This very early ripening, white grape produces large clusters, and is primarily for juice, table, and jelly uses. When the fruit is harvested early, it can also make a sweet white wine with mild, fruity labrusca flavor. |
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| The Gewürztraminer grape is one of the most distinctive of grapes with its crisp and spicy flavors of cloves and nutmeg. Though its origins probably reach back to Italy, it is most often associated with France's Alsace region. "Gewürzt" is German for spicey. The vines bear small pink to bluish-brown berries. In addition to their French roots, they are also grown successfully in the United States, Germany, and New Zealand. |
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| The LaCrescent grape has been humorously referred to as part of the "Polar Bear Gang" because it has been able to survive -36 F weather! Developed at the University of Minnesota to be tough and cold-hardy, La Crescent is the result of a St. Pepin x Swenson cross. It is useful in producing sweet white wines, and as a component of blends. |
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| Malvasia is a group of white wine grape varieties grown in Italy, the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary Islands, California, and Australia. Of Greek origins, there is some controversy over exactly where the grape originated and who its ancestors were. Although it was produced in Greece, the name Malvasia is Italian. The grape's historical importance is evidenced by Venice's wine shops being called "Valvasie" during the time of the Venetian Republic. Today Malvasia is planted widely throughout the world. It performs best where it gets good exposure to the sun and where the soil drains well. |
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| Müller-Thurgau is a variety of white grape which was created by Dr. Hermann Müller from the Swiss Canton of Thurgau in 1882. Its parents include Riesling and a second grape whose identity is still being debated. By the 1970s, Müller-Thurgau had become Germany's most-planted grape where it has long been common to blend it with Bacchus grapes. Today you'll find plantings of Müller-Thurgau in Europe, Australia, the United States, and even in Japan and China. |
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| The Muscat grape is a legacy of the ancient world. It is thought to have been one of the first varieties to be identified and cultivated. The grape is marked by strong spice and floral notes. Muscat vines seem to prefer damp, deep soils. Muscat is actually a family of grapes that has over 200 varieties, including Muscat Canelli (aka Muscat Blanc), Golden Muscat, Muscat Blancs à Petits Grains, Muscat of Alexandria (aka Moscatel Romano), Diamond Muscat, Muscat of Datal, Early Muscat, Black Muscat (aka Muscat Hamburg), Orange Muscat, and Golden Muscat. |
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| The Muscadine grape is a species of native North American vines first discovered by European explorers of the Southeastern United States. The earliest named variety was Scuppernong, discovered in 1554. Muscadines are well-adapted to the warm, humid conditions of the Southeast where other grape varieties do not prosper. Today "the grape of the South" has been cultivated into more than 24 distinct varieties grown in traditional vineyard style. We have more information on the heart-health benefits of Muscadine grape juice. |
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| The Niagara grape is a direct descendant of the Concord grape. Origins of the Niagara go back to 1868 when C.L. Hoag and B.W. Clark of Niagara County, NY., fertilized Concord grape seed with the white Cassady grape. Noted for their handsome appearance, Niagaras are also characterized by their pleasant aroma, which echoes the unique sweet-to-tart flavor of their juice. Niagara grapes were first sold commercially in 1882. (Courtesy of Welch's) |
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| Pinot Blanc is one of the 15 most popular grapes grown in the state of Oregon. This white grape is said to be a close of Pinot Gris, which is itself a clone of Pinot Noir. Often Pinot Blanc has been linked to Chardonnay because the leaf structure, the clusters, and the berries are so similar. The aroma in Pinot Blanc is very light and the flavor very refreshing. You will find extnesive wine-producing vineyards in Italy, Germany, Austria, Eastern Europe, Uruguay, Argentina, and California. |
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| Pinot Gris, French for gray pinecone, gets its name from the shape of its clusters and the color of its fruit. The Pinot Gris grape is of the species vitis vinifera and is considered to be a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape. The Pinot Gris vine appears similar to the Pinot Noir, but it produces a grape that is coppery gray instead of the dark violet of Pinot Noir. In fact, the only certain method of differentiating the vines is by the fruit that they produce. Pinot Gris is a white wine grape grown in cool climate regions all over the world including the Alsace region of France, Italy (where it is called Pinot Grigio), Germany, and Oregon. Pinot Gris is said to go well with all types of food including vegetarian dishes. |
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| The Riesling grape is considered by many to be one of the "noble" grapes. Is is planted widely in the northern growing regions of Europe but has also migrated as far as Australia and New Zealand. Small round berries are harvested in late summer. The fruit has been described as aromatic with the fruity flavors of peaches, honey, and tropical fruit. |
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| The Sémillon grape is most heavily planted in the Bordeaux region of France. It is one of three approved varieties for making great white wines such as Sauternes, Loupiac and Montbazillac. This golden grape variety ripens earlier in the season than most grapes, and is less likely to be bothered by rains or frost. While it is frequently blended with Sauvignon Blanc, it is also bottled as a single varietal wine. Outside France, you will find the Sémillon grape in Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and South Africa. Its bouquet is full flavored, rich, and aromatic. |
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| Seyval Blanc is one of the white French-American hybrid grape varieties. Developed about 1920 by Seyve-Villard, it is fruity and flavorful on its own or suitable for blending with other grapes. |
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| The Thompson Seedless grape, also known as Sultana, is California's most popular table grape and the source for 95% of the state's raisin production. But the grape's versatility does not stop there. It is also used for juice and wine. Named for William Thompson, an early grower of the variety near Yuba City, some suggest that the grape may have originated in Persia, known today as Iran. |
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| Trebbiano is the most common white grape varient in Italy, accounting for as much as one third of all Italy's white wine. In France the grape is known as Ugni Blanc and is the most widely planted white grape. In Bulgaria and Portugal the grape is called Thalia, and in Corsica as Rossola. Often this mild-flavored grape is used in blends. |
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