Howard Muscadine
White wine grape variety
Also known as Howard GAES black
Howard Muscadine is a white wine grape with signature aromas of foxy note, grape note, black berry. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Southland Muscadine and Thomas Muscadine.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with classic Georgia heritage cues.
- Open with body+acid frame: Howard Muscadine runs medium body and medium plus acid.
Confidence signals
- Howard Muscadine profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium plus acid anchor.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgia · Southeastern United States · Coastal Plain
- Classic styles: Historic Georgia black muscadine line from Scuppernong (#10847) and rotundifolia male breeding · Howard Muscadine muscadine cultivar — red fruit profile led by black berry
Common questions
Is Howard Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
Howard Muscadine is a white wine grape variety.
What does Howard Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Howard Muscadine include foxy note, grape note and black berry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Howard Muscadine?
Documented tells for Howard Muscadine: Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with classic Georgia heritage cues. and Open with body+acid frame: Howard Muscadine runs medium body and medium plus acid..
What is Howard Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
Howard Muscadine is most commonly confused with Southland Muscadine, Thomas Muscadine and Hunt Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Howard Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for Howard Muscadine include Georgia, Southeastern United States and Coastal Plain.