La Crescent
White wine grape variety
Also known as La Crescent Minnesota
La Crescent is a white wine grape with signature aromas of apricot, citrus, rose. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Gewurztraminer and Vidal Blanc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on apricot/rose aromatic intensity and bright acid line.
- Check palate as aromatic and fruit-forward, not neutral.
Confidence signals
- Aromatic cold-climate hybrid profile
- High acidity with high aroma intensity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Minnesota · Wisconsin · Iowa
- Classic styles: Explosively aromatic cold-hardy hybrid white often made off-dry · High-acid aromatic white with muscat-like floral-fruit expression
Common questions
Is La Crescent a red or white grape variety?
La Crescent is a white wine grape variety.
What does La Crescent smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of La Crescent include apricot, citrus and rose. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish La Crescent?
Documented tells for La Crescent: Anchor on apricot/rose aromatic intensity and bright acid line. and Check palate as aromatic and fruit-forward, not neutral..
What is La Crescent most often confused with in blind tasting?
La Crescent is most commonly confused with Gewurztraminer, Vidal Blanc and Muscaris. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is La Crescent grown?
Classic regions for La Crescent include Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa.