Dearing Muscadine
White wine grape variety
Also known as USA319, Luola x Burgaw
Dearing Muscadine is a white wine grape with signature aromas of muscadine note, black berry, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Burgaw Muscadine and Pender Muscadine.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with Carolina heritage-line cues.
- Open with body+acid frame: Dearing Muscadine runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Dearing Muscadine profile
- Dearing Muscadine fruit shape clearly readable through site/oak context.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: North Carolina · Southeastern United States · Coastal Plain
- Classic styles: Historical muscadine line documented in VIVC as a Luola (#6996) x Burgaw (#1898) cross from USDA and NC breeding records · Dark-fruit heritage muscadine profile with medium tannin and medium-minus acidity
Common questions
Is Dearing Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
Dearing Muscadine is a white wine grape variety.
What does Dearing Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Dearing Muscadine include muscadine note, black berry and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Dearing Muscadine?
Documented tells for Dearing Muscadine: Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with Carolina heritage-line cues. and Open with body+acid frame: Dearing Muscadine runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Dearing Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
Dearing Muscadine is most commonly confused with Burgaw Muscadine, Pender Muscadine and Sanmonta Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Dearing Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for Dearing Muscadine include North Carolina, Southeastern United States and Coastal Plain.