Schönburger, also spelled Schoenburger, or Schonburger is a variety of grape, formally designated Geisenheim 15–114, a crossing developed at Geisenheim Institute for Grape Breeding in Germany, and released in 1979, of Pinot noir x (Chasselas x Muscat Hamburg).[1]

It is grown now in Germany, as well as in England where it is gaining popularity in the early 2000s and is "authorized". It can also be found in British Columbia Canada,[2] and in western Washington state,[3] western Oregon state,[4] USA. A common feature of these areas is a cool climate, often maritime influenced. This is a reliable early-ripening grape,[5] though is susceptible to powdery mildew.[6]

The wine produced is typically a soft while full and fruity white.

Also planted in Tasmania Australia and New Zealand. An early ripening grape very similar to Gewürztraminer. Beautiful eating grape, a vigorous grower. [7]

References

  1. ^ Winegrape Glossary
  2. ^ :. British Columbia Grapegrowers Association .: Archived 2007-08-26 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Wine Grapes
  4. ^ Sineann Winery
  5. ^ "Wine Grape Report 2004". Archived from the original on 2007-08-13. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  6. ^ Grape Powdery Mildew
  7. ^ NZ Grapevine Improvement Group Inc.

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