Somerset Seedless
Red wine grape variety
Also known as ES 12-7-98
Somerset Seedless is a red wine grape with signature aromas of strawberry, red cherry, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Canadice and Vanessa.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for strawberry-red cherry fruit with juicy grapey tone.
- Anchor Somerset Seedless via medium/medium frame, low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Somerset Seedless profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Somerset Seedless.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Minnesota · Wisconsin · Northern Midwest
- Classic styles: Elmer Swenson red seedless table cultivar selected for cold hardiness and early maturity in northern climates · Bright strawberry-red-fruit profile with low tannin and soft frame
Common questions
Is Somerset Seedless a red or white grape variety?
Somerset Seedless is a red wine grape variety.
What does Somerset Seedless smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Somerset Seedless include strawberry, red cherry and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Somerset Seedless?
Documented tells for Somerset Seedless: Look for strawberry-red cherry fruit with juicy grapey tone. and Anchor Somerset Seedless via medium/medium frame, low tannin..
What is Somerset Seedless most often confused with in blind tasting?
Somerset Seedless is most commonly confused with Canadice, Vanessa and Black Corinth. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Somerset Seedless grown?
Classic regions for Somerset Seedless include Minnesota, Wisconsin and Northern Midwest.