Higgins Muscadine
White wine grape variety
Also known as UGA Higgins 1955
Higgins Muscadine is a white wine grape with signature aromas of muscadine note, pear, honey note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Fry Muscadine and Janet Muscadine.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for bronze-fruit and pear tones with grapey character.
- Anchor Higgins Muscadine via medium/medium frame.
Confidence signals
- Higgins Muscadine profile
- Pear on a medium/medium frame typical of Higgins Muscadine.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgia · Southeastern United States · Coastal Plain
- Classic styles: Historic female bronze muscadine that influenced many later UGA breeding lines · Higgins Muscadine: medium body, medium acid white expression
Common questions
Is Higgins Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
Higgins Muscadine is a white wine grape variety.
What does Higgins Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Higgins Muscadine include muscadine note, pear and honey note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Higgins Muscadine?
Documented tells for Higgins Muscadine: Look for bronze-fruit and pear tones with grapey character. and Anchor Higgins Muscadine via medium/medium frame..
What is Higgins Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
Higgins Muscadine is most commonly confused with Fry Muscadine, Janet Muscadine and Granny Val Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Higgins Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for Higgins Muscadine include Georgia, Southeastern United States and Coastal Plain.