Concord
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Concord Labrusca
Concord is a red wine grape with signature aromas of grape candy, blackberry jam, floral musk. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Niagara and Chambourcin.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for unmistakable grapey candy-like aromatic identity.
- Check tannin as low and sweetness often elevated.
Confidence signals
- Labrusca aromatic profile
- High aroma with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: New York · Lake Erie · Ontario
- Classic styles: Labrusca-based aromatic red often made in sweet or semi-sweet styles · Fruit-forward heritage American wine with unmistakable grapey profile
Common questions
Is Concord a red or white grape variety?
Concord is a red wine grape variety.
What does Concord smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Concord include grape candy, blackberry jam and floral musk. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Concord?
Documented tells for Concord: Look for unmistakable grapey candy-like aromatic identity. and Check tannin as low and sweetness often elevated..
What is Concord most often confused with in blind tasting?
Concord is most commonly confused with Niagara, Chambourcin and Delaware. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Concord grown?
Classic regions for Concord include New York, Lake Erie and Ontario.