Venus
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Venus Seedless
Venus is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, grape note, muscat note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Concord and Glenora.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark berry fruit with grapey muscat lift.
- Check palate as low-tannin and soft.
Confidence signals
- Venus profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Venus.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Arkansas · Mid-South · Eastern US vineyards
- Classic styles: University of Arkansas blue-black seedless cultivar with fruity muscat-labrusca profile · Early-ripening dark-fruit profile with low tannin and juicy texture
Common questions
Is Venus a red or white grape variety?
Venus is a red wine grape variety.
What does Venus smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Venus include blackberry, grape note and muscat note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Venus?
Documented tells for Venus: Anchor on dark berry fruit with grapey muscat lift. and Check palate as low-tannin and soft..
What is Venus most often confused with in blind tasting?
Venus is most commonly confused with Concord, Glenora and Mars. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Venus grown?
Classic regions for Venus include Arkansas, Mid-South and Eastern US vineyards.