James Muscadine
Red wine grape variety
Also known as James heritage selection, USA028
James Muscadine is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black berry, muscadine note, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Thomas Muscadine and Hunt M…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with founder-line heritage cues.
- Confirm tannin shape: James Muscadine reads medium tannin.
Confidence signals
- James Muscadine profile
- James Muscadine fruit shape clearly readable through site/oak context.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: North Carolina (United States) · Southeastern United States (United States) · Atlantic Coastal Plain (United States)
- Classic styles: Historical muscadine founder line documented in VIVC and early USDA muscadine bulletins · James Muscadine: medium body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is James Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
James Muscadine is a red wine grape variety.
What does James Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of James Muscadine include black berry, muscadine note and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish James Muscadine?
Documented tells for James Muscadine: Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with founder-line heritage cues and Confirm tannin shape: James Muscadine reads medium tannin.
What is James Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
James Muscadine is most commonly confused with Thomas Muscadine, Hunt Muscadine and USDA 19-11 Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is James Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for James Muscadine include North Carolina (United States), Southeastern United States (United States) and Atlantic Coastal Plain (United States).