Clinton
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Clinton Hybrid
Clinton is a red wine grape with signature aromas of strawberry, raspberry, foxy musk note. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Concord and Catawba.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for high-acid red fruit with clear labrusca rusticity.
- Check tannin as modest and fruit as tart.
Confidence signals
- Historic fox-toned hybrid profile
- High acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Northeast US · Northern Italy · Alpine fringe
- Classic styles: Historic labrusca-riparia red hybrid with high acidity and rustic profile · Traditional artisanal red often made in local sweet-to-dry styles
Common questions
Is Clinton a red or white grape variety?
Clinton is a red wine grape variety.
What does Clinton smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Clinton include strawberry, raspberry and foxy musk note. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Clinton?
Documented tells for Clinton: Look for high-acid red fruit with clear labrusca rusticity. and Check tannin as modest and fruit as tart..
What is Clinton most often confused with in blind tasting?
Clinton is most commonly confused with Concord, Catawba and Chambourcin. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Clinton grown?
Classic regions for Clinton include Northeast US, Northern Italy and Alpine fringe.