Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on apple-grape fruit with floral overtones.
  • Check acidity as moderate and structure as soft.

Confidence signals

  • Ultra-cold-hardy hybrid profile
  • Medium acidity with medium aroma

Aromas

Signature

Common

Occasional

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Wisconsin · Minnesota · Quebec
  • Classic styles: Very cold-hardy white hybrid used for neutral aromatic wines and blending · Hybrid white with moderate perfume and broad cool-climate adaptability

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Common questions

Is Kay Gray a red or white grape variety?

Kay Gray is a white wine grape variety.

What does Kay Gray smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Kay Gray include grape note, apple and floral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.

What blind-tasting cues distinguish Kay Gray?

Documented tells for Kay Gray: Anchor on apple-grape fruit with floral overtones. and Check acidity as moderate and structure as soft..

What is Kay Gray most often confused with in blind tasting?

Kay Gray is most commonly confused with Niagara, Adalmiina and St. Pepin. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.

Where is Kay Gray grown?

Classic regions for Kay Gray include Wisconsin, Minnesota and Quebec.