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Wine Details
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Ives is a Native American grape, of the same family as the familiar Concord grape. You will notice similarities in the aroma and taste. This wine is different though, in that we've left it dry, not sweet like most other Native Americans.Very dark, fruity and grapey, this wine is a favorite of many who have grown up with the wines their own grandparents used to make, because they often grew and used the native grapes. 2002: Lighter in color and acidity, In the 2003 NJ Wine Competition this vintage won a Silver medal, and the title of "Best NJ Native American for 2003". 2001: Very dark purple color. Wonderful fruit flavor. Recieved a bronze medal in the NJ Wine Competition. The Ives grape is very hardy, and is ideally suited for our climate, being native to the Northeast coastal area. The family of Native American grapes is called Labrusca, as opposed to the grape that are native to Europe, called the Vinifera family.
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Varietal Definition
Concord:
This native American grape varietal (of the genus vitis labrusca) is used in making old- fashioned, "rustic" country-style red wines, often displaying what most people think of as a "grape jelly aroma." In fact, the Concord is widely used in the production of jellies and jams. This East Coast varietal produces wines that have been variously described as foxy, meaning they have a unique aroma/flavor profile variously described as wild and musky. Mogen David is perhaps the quintessential Concord wine.
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