RARE GRAPE VARIETAL RESOURCE

Identified by Dr. C.W. Grant of Iona Island, NY in 1855. A relatively late ripening variety that is resistant to cold injury and is of moderate vigor. It tends to overbear, so it must be closely pruned. It grows well in deep sandy or gravelly clays and is resistant to fungus diseases. The grapes are an attractive soft pastel pink color that makes a white to amethyst colored wine. It is a quality table grape that makes interesting and fun wines. While the wines have a soft labrusca flavor, it is muted and more like a mixed fruit salad with hints of guava.(https://www.hudsonvalleyheritagewines.com/heritage-vines)