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Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for green-apple pear fruit with crisp snap and slight muscat note.
  • Check frame as low-tannin and moderate-acid.

Confidence signals

  • Autumn Crisp profile
  • Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Autumn Crisp.

Aromas

Signature

Common

Occasional

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: California · Coquimbo · Western Cape
  • Classic styles: Sun World late green seedless table cultivar selected for large crisp berries and subtle muscat lift · Clean orchard-fruit profile with low tannin and crisp texture

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Common questions

Is Autumn Crisp a red or white grape variety?

Autumn Crisp is a white wine grape variety.

What does Autumn Crisp smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Autumn Crisp include green apple, pear and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.

What blind-tasting cues distinguish Autumn Crisp?

Documented tells for Autumn Crisp: Look for green-apple pear fruit with crisp snap and slight muscat note. and Check frame as low-tannin and moderate-acid..

What is Autumn Crisp most often confused with in blind tasting?

Autumn Crisp is most commonly confused with Cotton Candy, Timpson and Princess Seedless. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.

Where is Autumn Crisp grown?

Classic regions for Autumn Crisp include California, Coquimbo and Western Cape.