Steuben
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Steuben Hybrid
Steuben is a red wine grape with signature aromas of grape note, strawberry, blueberry. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Concord and Campbell Early.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on strawberry-blueberry fruit with clear grapey tone.
- Check structure as soft and low in tannin.
Confidence signals
- Steuben profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Steuben.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Finger Lakes (United States) · Northeast US (United States) · Great Lakes vineyards (United States)
- Classic styles: Cornell hybrid used for fresh fruit, juice, and sweet red wine expressions · Juicy berry-driven red profile with low tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Steuben a red or white grape variety?
Steuben is a red wine grape variety.
What does Steuben smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Steuben include grape note, strawberry and blueberry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Steuben?
Documented tells for Steuben: Anchor on strawberry-blueberry fruit with clear grapey tone and Check structure as soft and low in tannin.
What is Steuben most often confused with in blind tasting?
Steuben is most commonly confused with Concord, Campbell Early and New York Muscat. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Steuben grown?
Classic regions for Steuben include Finger Lakes (United States), Northeast US (United States) and Great Lakes vineyards (United States).