Flora
White wine grape variety
Also known as Flora UC
Flora is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white blossom note, peach, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Viognier and Gewurztraminer.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for floral-peach fruit with light spice nuance.
- Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Flora profile
- White blossom note on a medium/medium frame typical of Flora.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: California · Central Valley · North Coast trial sites
- Classic styles: UC Davis white crossing of Semillon (#11480) and Gewurztraminer (#12609) selected for delicate aromatic expression · Floral orchard-fruit profile with low tannin and medium-plus aroma
Common questions
Is Flora a red or white grape variety?
Flora is a white wine grape variety.
What does Flora smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Flora include white blossom note, peach and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Flora?
Documented tells for Flora: Look for floral-peach fruit with light spice nuance. and Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Flora most often confused with in blind tasting?
Flora is most commonly confused with Viognier, Gewurztraminer and Semillon. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Flora grown?
Classic regions for Flora include California, Central Valley and North Coast trial sites.