CATAWBA
OVERVIEW:
Catawba is a North American hybrid red grape that was likely discovered near the Catawba River in North Carolina, though its exact origin is disputed. Catawba is used in the production of pink and rose wines.
PRONUNCIATION:
ca-taw-ba
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Catawba is a North American hybrid red grape that was likely discovered near the Catawba River in North Carolina, though its exact origin is disputed. Catawba is used in the production of pink and rose wines.
Acres in Missouri:
5.6% - 96 acres
Flavors or tasting notes:
Catawba provides sweet aromas with hints of garden-fresh strawberries. Sweet notes will be soft on the tongue with a floral and woodsy twist.
Taste Profile:
Catawba produces a medium-bodied, sweet, fragrant, strawberry-like wine.
Ideal Serving Temperature:
Chilled to 55°F
Food pairings:
Spicy cheeses, baby swiss, pork chops, cold cuts, roasted chicken, sweet barbeque, french fries, rosemary, cinnamon, spicy mustard, light desserts, melon. Learn more by clicking here.
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CONCORD
OVERVIEW:
Concord is an American grape that was selected from the wild in the mid 1800s. Its name is appropriately chosen from its area of origin, Concord, Massachusetts. This varietal produces medium-sized clusters of large berries. It is considered a ‘slip skin’ grape because its skins is easily separated from the pulp during the winemaking process. Concord is celebrated during the month of July.
PRONUNCIATION:
kaan - kord
Acres in Missouri:
6.6% - 111.9 acres
Flavors or tasting notes:
Imagine the tastes and aromas that can be enjoyed in a glass of traditional grape juice and you can depict what will be found in a glass of Concord. This sweet red wine often presents a candy-like sweetness with notes of jam.
Taste Profile:
Robust medium-bodied wine that is soft and balanced
Ideal Serving Temperature:
Chilled to 45°F
Food pairings:
Cheddar, aged cheeses, orange chicken, pork chop, barbecue beef, spicy seafood, candied nuts, nutmeg, figs, poached pear, grape pie, peanut butter. Learn more by clicking here.
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