Delaware
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Delaware Pink Hybrid
Delaware is a red wine grape with signature aromas of white grape, orange blossom, peach. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Concord and Niagara.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for floral peach-apricot profile with gentle grapey note.
- Check palate as lighter and finer than Niagara (#8537).
Confidence signals
- Delicate pink-skinned hybrid profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium-plus aroma
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Finger Lakes · Ohio · Lake Erie
- Classic styles: Pink-skinned American hybrid vinified as delicate aromatic white · Light-bodied white and sparkling styles with moderate sweetness potential
Common questions
Is Delaware a red or white grape variety?
Delaware is a red wine grape variety.
What does Delaware smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Delaware include white grape, orange blossom and peach. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Delaware?
Documented tells for Delaware: Look for floral peach-apricot profile with gentle grapey note. and Check palate as lighter and finer than Niagara (#8537)..
What is Delaware most often confused with in blind tasting?
Delaware is most commonly confused with Concord, Niagara and Catawba. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Delaware grown?
Classic regions for Delaware include Finger Lakes, Ohio and Lake Erie.