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Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on blackberry-black-cherry fruit with savory spice.
  • Check structure as medium-plus tannin with moderate acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Oberlin 595 profile
  • Medium-plus tannin with medium acidity

Aromas

Signature

Common

Occasional

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Alsace · Northern France · Central Europe
  • Classic styles: Historic French-American hybrid selected for color intensity and practical disease tolerance in cooler regions · Dark-fruit profile with medium-plus tannin and savory edge

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Common questions

Is Oberlin 595 a red or white grape variety?

Oberlin 595 is a red wine grape variety.

What does Oberlin 595 smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Oberlin 595 include blackberry, black cherry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.

What blind-tasting cues distinguish Oberlin 595?

Documented tells for Oberlin 595: Anchor on blackberry-black-cherry fruit with savory spice. and Check structure as medium-plus tannin with moderate acidity..

What is Oberlin 595 most often confused with in blind tasting?

Oberlin 595 is most commonly confused with Marechal Foch, Chambourcin and Baco Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.

Where is Oberlin 595 grown?

Classic regions for Oberlin 595 include Alsace, Northern France and Central Europe.