Thomcord
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Thomcord Seedless
Thomcord is a red wine grape with signature aromas of grape note, blackberry, plum. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Black Corinth and Nagano Purple.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on grapey Concord (#2801)-like note over blackberry and plum fruit.
- Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Thomcord profile
- Coherent medium/medium frame plus blackberry — typical Thomcord read.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: California · San Joaquin Valley · Central Valley
- Classic styles: USDA seedless interspecific table cultivar from Thompson Seedless and Concord (#2801) parentage adapted to hot dry valleys · Juicy dark-fruit profile with Concord (#2801)-like grapey tone and low tannin
Common questions
Is Thomcord a red or white grape variety?
Thomcord is a red wine grape variety.
What does Thomcord smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Thomcord include grape note, blackberry and plum. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Thomcord?
Documented tells for Thomcord: Anchor on grapey Concord (#2801)-like note over blackberry and plum fruit. and Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Thomcord most often confused with in blind tasting?
Thomcord is most commonly confused with Black Corinth, Nagano Purple and Sunbelt. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Thomcord grown?
Classic regions for Thomcord include California, San Joaquin Valley and Central Valley.