North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine
Red wine grape variety
Also known as NC 11-173, Topsail x Tarheel
North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine is a red wine grape with signature aromas of foxy note, grape note, black berry. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Topsail Muscadi…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with NC breeding-line cues.
- Confirm tannin shape: North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine reads medium tannin.
Confidence signals
- North Carolina 11-173 profile
- Dark fruit note on a medium/medium frame typical of North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine.
Aromas
Signature
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Classic anchors
- Classic regions: North Carolina · Southeastern United States · Coastal Plain
- Classic styles: Historical North Carolina breeding line documented in VIVC as Topsail (#12572) x Tarheel (#12263) and noted in Carlos (#2105) pedigree chains · Dark-fruit breeding-line profile with medium tannin and medium-minus acidity
Common questions
Is North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine is a red wine grape variety.
What does North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine include foxy note, grape note and black berry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine?
Documented tells for North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine: Anchor on dark-fruit muscadine profile with NC breeding-line cues. and Confirm tannin shape: North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine reads medium tannin..
What is North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine is most commonly confused with Topsail Muscadine, Howard Muscadine and Tarheel Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for North Carolina 11-173 Muscadine include North Carolina, Southeastern United States and Coastal Plain.