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Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with modern program-line cues.
  • Check frame as medium tannin with medium acidity and medium-plus body.

Confidence signals

  • FAMU Onyx Muscadine profile
  • Medium-plus body with medium tannin

Aromas

Signature

Common

Occasional

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Florida · Southeastern United States · Gulf Coast
  • Classic styles: Modern FAMU muscadine line documented in VIVC from the Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research · Dark-fruit profile with medium tannin, medium acidity, and medium-plus body

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Common questions

Is FAMU Onyx Muscadine a red or white grape variety?

FAMU Onyx Muscadine is a red wine grape variety.

What does FAMU Onyx Muscadine smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of FAMU Onyx Muscadine include black berry, muscadine note and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.

What blind-tasting cues distinguish FAMU Onyx Muscadine?

Documented tells for FAMU Onyx Muscadine: Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with modern program-line cues. and Check frame as medium tannin with medium acidity and medium-plus body..

What is FAMU Onyx Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?

FAMU Onyx Muscadine is most commonly confused with Southland Muscadine, Noble Muscadine and Davis U 62-61 Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.

Where is FAMU Onyx Muscadine grown?

Classic regions for FAMU Onyx Muscadine include Florida, Southeastern United States and Gulf Coast.