Irene Muscadine
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Irene GAES black-line, VIVC 5549
Irene Muscadine is a red wine grape with signature aromas of dark fruit note, grape note, muscadine note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Howard Muscadine and S…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with male-black cross cues.
- Open with body+acid frame: Irene Muscadine runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Irene Muscadine profile
- Dark fruit note on a medium/medium frame typical of Irene Muscadine.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgia · Southeastern United States · Coastal Plain
- Classic styles: Historical muscadine line documented in VIVC as a Thomas (#12423) x Rotundifolia Male Black cross from Georgia breeding records · Irene Muscadine: medium body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Irene Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
Irene Muscadine is a red wine grape variety.
What does Irene Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Irene Muscadine include dark fruit note, grape note and muscadine note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Irene Muscadine?
Documented tells for Irene Muscadine: Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with male-black cross cues. and Open with body+acid frame: Irene Muscadine runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Irene Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
Irene Muscadine is most commonly confused with Howard Muscadine, Stuckey Muscadine and James Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Irene Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for Irene Muscadine include Georgia, Southeastern United States and Coastal Plain.