Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for grapey red-berry fruit with hybrid spice hints.
  • Check frame as medium tannin with moderate acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Schuyler profile
  • Medium tannin with medium acidity

Aromas

Signature

Common

Occasional

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Finger Lakes · New York · Northeast
  • Classic styles: Cornell hybrid from Zinfandel (#9703) and Ontario (#8776) bred for cold-hardy table and wine utility · Hybrid red-berry grapey profile with medium tannin and moderate acidity

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Common questions

Is Schuyler a red or white grape variety?

Schuyler is a red wine grape variety.

What does Schuyler smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Schuyler include grape note, red berry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.

What blind-tasting cues distinguish Schuyler?

Documented tells for Schuyler: Look for grapey red-berry fruit with hybrid spice hints. and Check frame as medium tannin with moderate acidity..

What is Schuyler most often confused with in blind tasting?

Schuyler is most commonly confused with Concord, Niagara and Catawba. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.

Where is Schuyler grown?

Classic regions for Schuyler include Finger Lakes, New York and Northeast.