Kabar
White wine grape variety
Also known as Tarcal 10
Kabar is a white wine grape with signature aromas of apricot, honey note, linden note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Furmint and Harslevelu.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on apricot and honeyed floral aromas.
- Check frame as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Kabar profile
- Apricot on a medium/medium frame typical of Kabar.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Tokaj · Tarcal · Tokaj-Hegyalja
- Classic styles: Modern Tokaj crossing of Harslevelu (#5314) and Bouvier (#1625) with botrytis affinity and sweet-dry versatility · Ripe orchard-honey profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Kabar a red or white grape variety?
Kabar is a white wine grape variety.
What does Kabar smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Kabar include apricot, honey note and linden note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Kabar?
Documented tells for Kabar: Anchor on apricot and honeyed floral aromas. and Check frame as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Kabar most often confused with in blind tasting?
Kabar is most commonly confused with Furmint, Harslevelu and Koverszolo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Kabar grown?
Classic regions for Kabar include Tokaj, Tarcal and Tokaj-Hegyalja.