African Queen Muscadine
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 25170 African Queen, Sugargate x Dixieland
African Queen Muscadine is a red wine grape with signature aromas of muscadine note, black berry, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Southland Musca…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with Ison (#23490)-line pedigree cues.
- Check frame as medium-plus body with medium tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- African Queen Muscadine profile
- Medium-plus body dark-fruit frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgia · Southeastern United States · Coastal Plain
- Classic styles: Modern Ison (#23490) breeding-line muscadine documented in VIVC as Sugargate (#12042) x Dixieland (#3594) · Dark-fruit profile with medium-plus body and medium acidity
Common questions
Is African Queen Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
African Queen Muscadine is a red wine grape variety.
What does African Queen Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of African Queen Muscadine include muscadine note, black berry and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish African Queen Muscadine?
Documented tells for African Queen Muscadine: Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with Ison (#23490)-line pedigree cues. and Check frame as medium-plus body with medium tannin and medium acidity..
What is African Queen Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
African Queen Muscadine is most commonly confused with Southland Muscadine, Noble Muscadine and Supreme Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is African Queen Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for African Queen Muscadine include Georgia, Southeastern United States and Coastal Plain.