Is St. Croix a red or white grape variety?

St. Croix is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does St. Croix smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of St. Croix include raspberry, cedar note and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.

What is St. Croix most often confused with in blind tasting?

St. Croix is most commonly confused with Concord, Marechal Foch and Frontenac. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is St. Croix grown?

Classic regions for St. Croix include Minnesota, Wisconsin and Quebec.

St. Croix — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

Medium

Tannin

Low

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Low

Color intensity

Medium

Aromatic intensity

Medium

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for raspberry/cherry fruit with low tannin grip.
Check for cedar-spice nuance in dry examples.

Confidence signals

Swenson hybrid red profile
Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of St. Croix.

Aromas

Signature

raspberrycedar notespice note

Common

cherryblackberryherbal note

Occasional

labrusca note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Minnesota · Wisconsin · Quebec
Classic styles: Cold-climate Swenson hybrid red with soft tannin and bright fruit · Medium-bodied hybrid red often blended for added structure and complexity
Style examples: Upper Midwest St. Croix · Quebec St. Croix blend

Common questions

Is St. Croix a red or white grape variety?: St. Croix is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does St. Croix smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of St. Croix include raspberry, cedar note and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What is St. Croix most often confused with in blind tasting?: St. Croix is most commonly confused with Concord, Marechal Foch and Frontenac. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is St. Croix grown?: Classic regions for St. Croix include Minnesota, Wisconsin and Quebec.