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Note: this is a labrusca / muscat hybrid : Information from the US Patent Office:
Comments from the producers
"Characteristics: Grape vine is vigorous and very productive. Ripens before the mean first frost date for central Niagara Peninsula. Withstands temperatures less than -18oC while maintaining fruiting ability. Bears fruit in large loose clusters with large shoulders (or side bunches). Are easily sprayed and mechanically harvested. Very high sugar content which has been the highest brix rating of any grape grown (1999 - 25.5% sugar on the vine). Excellent for Wine, Jelly, Jam, Juice, Sweet Dessert Wine, Sherry. Also suitable for the fresh retail market."
"General Information: Vine: Medium size vigorous on 6 arm Kniffin trellis. From 3-5 clusters on fruitwood. Very high production. Fruit: fairly well formed not too tight. Noted for extra side cluster. Better for mechanical harvesting. The plant is resistant to mildew and does not require thinning or suckering."
"Fruit: Fruit set: Good. Fruit habit: Very productive. Thickness of skin: Medium. Colour: Red to blue velvet. Fruit texture: Firm. Fruit flavour: Very sweet."
"Credentials: Vines declared virus free by Agriculture Canada, Vineland, Ontario, Canada. Recognized and accepted by the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario, University of Guelph. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Ontario Grape Growers Marketing Board. The Cool Climate Oenology & Viticulture Institute, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario Canada.
VARIETIES BEING TESTED:
CHARTS OF RESULTS
DM 8521-1 ES 4-7-25 ES 5-17 Frontenac Kate Lin
Landal Noir (244) Landot Noir (4511) Lucie Kuhlman Sabrevois St. Croix
Delisle ES 6-16-30 ES 8-2-43 Frontenac Gris Geisenheim 318
La Crescent Louise Swenson Prairie Star Swenson White Vandal Cliche
INFORMATION ABOUT THE VARIETIES
DM 8521-1 ES 4-7-25 ES 5-17 Frontenac Kate Lin
Landal Noir (244) Landot Noir (4511) Lucie Kuhlman Sabrevois St. Croix
Delisle ES 6-16-30 ES 8-2-43 Frontenac Gris Geisenheim 318
La Crescent Louise Swenson Prairie Star Swenson White Vandal Cliche
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