Timpson
White wine grape variety
Also known as Sheegene 2
Timpson is a white wine grape with signature aromas of pear, green apple, muscat note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Autumn Crisp and Cotton Candy.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pear and green-apple fruit with light muscat note.
- Check palate as low-tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Timpson profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Timpson.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: California · Ica · Western Cape
- Classic styles: SNFL white seedless table cultivar from Princess and Red Globe lineage with high fertility and crisp texture · Ripe orchard-fruit profile with low tannin and subtle muscat lift
Common questions
Is Timpson a red or white grape variety?
Timpson is a white wine grape variety.
What does Timpson smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Timpson include pear, green apple and muscat note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Timpson?
Documented tells for Timpson: Look for pear and green-apple fruit with light muscat note. and Check palate as low-tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Timpson most often confused with in blind tasting?
Timpson is most commonly confused with Autumn Crisp, Cotton Candy and Sugraone. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Timpson grown?
Classic regions for Timpson include California, Ica and Western Cape.