RARE GRAPE VARIETAL RESOURCE

Developed by A.J. Caywood of Marlboro, NY in 1868. This mid-late to late season ripening grape has relatively good fungus disease resistance and can be some-what cold tender in the coldest of winters. The vine has strong vigor with medium to large long slender clusters of medium sized berries. Along with Delaware, it is one of the best native American hybrid grapes for wine production. Dutchess does not want extremely rich soil nor close pruning. This quality wine is clean, soft, and fruity with pear flavors. It is not a foxy wine that can be made either dry or sweet and does well with oak aging.(https://www.hudsonvalleyheritagewines.com/heritage-vines)