Thomcord
Red wine grape variety
Thomcord — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of grape note, blackberry, plum. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
TanninLow
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on grapey Concord-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
grape noteblackberryplum
Common
red cherryfloral notecandied note
Occasional
spice note
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 parentage adapted to hot dry valleys · Juicy dark-fruit profile with Concord-like grapey tone and low tannin
- Style examples: California Thomcord fresh style · Central Valley seedless blend featuring Thomcord
Common questions
- Is Thomcord a red or white grape variety?
- Thomcord is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- 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 is Thomcord most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Thomcord is most commonly confused with Black Corinth, Nagano Purple and Sunbelt. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Thomcord grown?
- Classic regions for Thomcord include California, San Joaquin Valley and Central Valley.