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WineEast Grapegrowing Private breeders and universities such as the University of Minnesota and Cornell are developing new cultivars. peach dominating. Frontenac Blanc also tends to have some tropical fruit characteristics along the lines of pineapple and peach, with some grassy herbaceous notes that are reminiscent of a Sauvignon Blanc. The first white grape cultivar released by the University of Minnesota, La Crescent, is a complex hybrid containing 45% V. vinifera in its heritage (which includes Muscat Hamburg) and 28% V. riparia along with four other species of grapes including V. labrusca. The important attribute of La Crescent is its floral Muscat flavor. La Crescent vines are more susceptible to downy mildew than Frontenac and have a procumbent growth habit that makes those vines suitable for high-cordon trellising in the vineyard. Also a highacid cultivar (average total acidity is 11.9 grams per liter), it is well suited as an off-dry aperitif wine. It also has shown well Winery Chillers 1.5 to 15 Hp / R‐404A Model DCS "New" 2013 Energy Savings Models Could save up to $350.00 per year Copeland Scroll Compressor Built in self diagnosis Remote tank and pumps CALL: 800‐849‐4264 2 to 15 Hp / R‐404A MODEL DCP Package Chiller with Tank & Pumps Easy & Quick to Install Copeland Scroll Compressor Tank and Pumps built in Ask about QUICK SHIP & FREIGHT ALLOWANCE SPECIALS 96 WI N E S & V I NE S M AY 20 13 as a dessert wine, though the grapes are susceptible to shelling, so late-harvest styles are not typically seen. The latest release from the University of Minnesota, Marquette, has raised the bar for quality wine production in the upper Midwest and Eastern states. A high-sugar, moderate-acid grape, it produces a light-bodied red wine with good dark berry fruit and black pepper characteristics in certain wines. It is low in tannin yet retains a garnet color that ranges in intensity depending on the vintage and vineyard site. The flavor profile of some wines can be reminiscent of Pinot Noir, with the cherry and spice characters, while other wines can gain deep, concentrated berry and spice aromas reminiscent of a Zinfandel. Marquette was released in 2006, so the first true vintage that growers had to work with the vine was in 2009. As growers and wineries learn more about best vineyard and winery practices with this new cultivar, it has the potential to produce excellent light-bodied reds. The University of Minnesota is not alone in the development of new grape cultivars for the Upper Midwest, as private breeders and other universities such as Cornell also are developing new cultivars. As breeding for cold-hardy grape cultivars continues, the limits to where grapes can be planted and grown continue to expand. While it may take some time for consumers to become accustomed to drinking wines made from new cultivars, the variety of flavors seen in these new grapes is exciting to those of us who are looking to explore new wine varieties and regions around the world. WE —Katie Cook Need a Better Cork Supplier? All Natural Cork Closures Fresh Corks Directly From Portugal 4th Generation Family Cork Producer Free Branding Free Shipping Free iS Better Ask about our Progressive Discounts Experience the Slimcork® Advantage CALL TODAY phone (203) 681-7743 Cell (860) 335-0667 email: reliablecork@gmail.com www.reliablecorksolutions.com