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:

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.

Recipe ideas:

Sangria

Catawba Cocktail

Catawba Barbecue Sauce

Catawba Pretzel Tart

Catawba Pulled Pork

Sweetness Scale:

VIGNOLES

OVERVIEW:

Vignoles is one of Missouri’s most versatile white grapes and a popular cultivar grown in the Midwest. This French-American hybrid produces wines that have range from dry, to sweet, to late harvest dessert wines. Vignoles is a popular choice for white wine blends.
Vignoles grapes are hardy enough to handle the Show Me State winters and are one of the earlier ripening grape varietals in the state. Vignoles' crowd-pleasing capabilities and versatility make it an incredibly popular choice among the wine-buying public.
Vignoles is celebrated during the month of August.

PRONUNCIATION:

veen-yole

Acres in Missouri:

15.5% - 263.1 acres

Flavors or tasting notes:

Tropical fruits like pineapple, peach and apricot, sometimes citrus and floral notes

Taste Profile:

Medium-bodied, crisp and flavorful

Ideal Serving Temperature:

Between 44–55°F

Food pairings:

Spicy cheeses, spiced curry, Asian or Mexican dishes, buffalo wings, spicy grilled peppers and barbecue, berries and tropical fruits, cheesecake, and Crème Brûlée