St. Croix
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Saint Croix Hybrid
St. Croix is a red wine grape with signature aromas of raspberry, cedar note, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Concord and Marechal Foch.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is St. Croix a red or white grape variety?
St. Croix is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish St. Croix?
Documented tells for St. Croix: Look for raspberry/cherry fruit with low tannin grip. and Check for cedar-spice nuance in dry examples..
What is St. Croix most often confused with in blind tasting?
St. Croix is most commonly confused with Concord, Marechal Foch and Frontenac. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is St. Croix grown?
Classic regions for St. Croix include Minnesota, Wisconsin and Quebec.