Orton Muscadine
White wine grape variety
Also known as North Carolina 22B6
Orton Muscadine is a white wine grape with signature aromas of muscadine note, dark fruit note, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Topsail Muscadine and Burgaw Muscadine.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with Carolina selection heritage cues.
- Lock fruit weight against Orton Muscadine baseline before naming alternatives.
Confidence signals
- Orton Muscadine profile
- Orton Muscadine fruit shape clearly readable through site/oak context.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: North Carolina · Southeastern United States · Coastal Plain
- Classic styles: Historical Carolina muscadine selection from Latham-Burgaw crossing records · Orton Muscadine muscadine cultivar — red fruit profile led by black berry
Common questions
Is Orton Muscadine a red or white grape variety?
Orton Muscadine is a white wine grape variety.
What does Orton Muscadine smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Orton Muscadine include muscadine note, dark fruit note and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Orton Muscadine?
Documented tells for Orton Muscadine: Look for dark-fruit muscadine profile with Carolina selection heritage cues. and Lock fruit weight against Orton Muscadine baseline before naming alternatives..
What is Orton Muscadine most often confused with in blind tasting?
Orton Muscadine is most commonly confused with Topsail Muscadine, Burgaw Muscadine and Pender Muscadine. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Orton Muscadine grown?
Classic regions for Orton Muscadine include North Carolina, Southeastern United States and Coastal Plain.