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 · Southeastern United States · Atlantic Coastal Plain
- 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, Southeastern United States and Atlantic Coastal Plain.