Interlaken
White wine grape variety
Also known as Interlaken Seedless
Interlaken is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green grape, pear, honey note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Lakemont and Ontario.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on green-grape and pear fruit with light honey tones.
- Check acidity as moderate and frame as soft.
Confidence signals
- Interlaken profile
- Medium acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: New York · Northeast US · Cool North American vineyards
- Classic styles: Early-ripening Cornell seedless white with sweet-fruity table profile · Light white style with ripe orchard fruit and soft acidity
Common questions
Is Interlaken a red or white grape variety?
Interlaken is a white wine grape variety.
What does Interlaken smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Interlaken include green grape, pear and honey note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Interlaken?
Documented tells for Interlaken: Anchor on green-grape and pear fruit with light honey tones. and Check acidity as moderate and frame as soft..
What is Interlaken most often confused with in blind tasting?
Interlaken is most commonly confused with Lakemont, Ontario and Himrod. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Interlaken grown?
Classic regions for Interlaken include New York, Northeast US and Cool North American vineyards.