RARE GRAPE VARIETAL RESOURCE

A white grape of medium-sized clusters that are long and rather slender cylindrical. Developed by J.H. Ricketts of Newburgh, NY, in 1879. This winter hardy plant is vigorous to very vigorous, fungus disease resistant, and productive. It is a hybrid of Clinton by either Hartford or some other white variety that ripens by late mid-season. Empire State is a fine tasting labrusca grape that with some fine and complex pear, banana, and muscat overtones. (https://www.hudsonvalleyheritagewines.com/heritage-vines)