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APRIL NEWS Introducing Arandell and Aromella Two new grape varieties are named at Viticulture 2013 conference G eneva, N.Y.—Dr. Bruce I. Reisch, director of the grapebreeding program at Cornell University's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, announced the naming of two new grape varieties developed at the station. Arandell is a mid-season red wine grape with a high degree of natural disease resistance. Aromella is a winter-hardy white wine grape with excellent aromatic Muscat wine characteristics. Both varieties were formally named and released Feb. 7 at Viticulture 2013 in Rochester, N.Y. Arandell was made in 1995 and was originally called NY95.0301.01. The grape is a cross between NY84.0101.03 and NY88.0514.01. It is highly resistant to powdery mildew, downy mildew and Botrytis bunch rot. At the Geneva Station, Arandell is harvested at the very end of September or early October. The juice composition at harvest averages 19.5° Brix and 3.3 pH, with a TA of 10.5 grams per liter. Wines produced from Arandell are described as densely colored, have light to moderate tannins and exhibit notes of dark berry Wine grape cultivars Arandell (left) and Aromella were developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, N.Y. fruit (blueberry, dark cherry), tobacco and hints of black pepper or cedar on the finish. Arandell is recommended for wine production under either minimal spray or potentially with organic vineyard-management systems. Aromella is a cross between Traminette and Ravat 34. It was made in 1976 and was originally called NY76.0844.24. It is highly winter hardy with 50% primary bud kill occurring at approximately -16°F, with a range of -13.5° to -17.7°F. Aromella has medium resistance to downy and powdery mildews. The soft fruit remains in good condition until ripe, but Botrytis bunch rot and sour rots can cause losses if harvest is delayed—and particularly if it rains. Juice chemistry at harvest is similar to Riesling, averaging 19.5° Brix, 3.0 pH and 12 grams per liter TA. Wines produced from Aromella are described as aromatic and characterized by notes of pineapple, honeysuckle, citrus peel and floral Muscat character. —Hudson Cattell The original, BOTTLE-MATIC-II 3 YEAR WARRANTY INCLUDED Front and Back! MADE IN USA! 21 day trial $1800 for Wines & Vines Readers! Front & Back! Label any cylindrical container fast and accurately from ½" to 8" diameter, @ Speeds of 1200 Pcs. per hour. NOT A CHEAP, IMPORTED KNOCK-OFF! ISPENSA-MATIC DLabel Dispensers 22 W in e s & V i ne s APR I L 2 013 STOP Wasting Time Labeling by Hand! Price subject to change without notice. 28220 Playmor Beach Rd, Rocky Mount, MO 65072 Call Toll Free: 1 (800) 325-7303 or (573) 392-7684 FAX:(573) 392-1757; E-mail: info@dispensamatic.com Web: http://www.bottle-labeler.com 2/01/10