Herbemont
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Herbemont Madeira
Herbemont is a red wine grape with signature aromas of herbal note, apple, citrus. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Seyval Blanc and Noah.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on herbal apple-citrus profile rather than overt fruit sweetness.
- Check palate as fresh, light, and slightly bitter-edged.
Confidence signals
- Southern Herbemont white profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium aroma
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Texas · South Carolina · Georgia
- Classic styles: Southern American heritage white style from dark-skinned hybrid fruit · Light-to-medium white with savory-herbal character and moderate alcohol
Common questions
Is Herbemont a red or white grape variety?
Herbemont is a red wine grape variety.
What does Herbemont smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Herbemont include herbal note, apple and citrus. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Herbemont?
Documented tells for Herbemont: Anchor on herbal apple-citrus profile rather than overt fruit sweetness. and Check palate as fresh, light, and slightly bitter-edged..
What is Herbemont most often confused with in blind tasting?
Herbemont is most commonly confused with Seyval Blanc, Noah and La Crosse. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Herbemont grown?
Classic regions for Herbemont include Texas, South Carolina and Georgia.