Kilgore Muscadine
White wine grape variety
Also known as North Carolina V80 R3 B2
Kilgore Muscadine is a white wine grape with signature aromas of foxy note, grape note, black berry. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with New River Muscadine and Morrison Muscadine.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with selection-line heritage cue.
- Lock fruit weight against Kilgore Muscadine baseline before naming alternatives.
Confidence signals
- Kilgore Muscadine profile
- Coherent medium/medium frame plus grape note — typical Kilgore Muscadine read.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: North Carolina · Southeastern United States · Coastal Plain
- Classic styles: Historic Carolina muscadine selection from Kilgore lineage in USDA-era records · Kilgore Muscadine muscadine cultivar — red fruit profile led by black berry
Common questions
Is Kilgore Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
Kilgore Muscadine is a white wine grape variety.
What does Kilgore Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Kilgore Muscadine include foxy note, grape note and black berry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Kilgore Muscadine?
Documented tells for Kilgore Muscadine: Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with selection-line heritage cue. and Lock fruit weight against Kilgore Muscadine baseline before naming alternatives..
What is Kilgore Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
Kilgore Muscadine is most commonly confused with New River Muscadine, Morrison Muscadine and Creswell Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Kilgore Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for Kilgore Muscadine include North Carolina, Southeastern United States and Coastal Plain.