Muscat
One of the oldest and most widely planted white grape varieties: produces very good sweet wines, dry wines tend to finish with a distinctive bitterness. Budburst similar to Chardonnay, matures about 2 weeks later. Very intense and characteristic musky flavours.
Budburst - Early, Harvest - Midseason
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Muscat Muscat à petits grains blancs ENTAV-INRA® 453
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Vigorous, medium production with loose open clusters and large yellow berries and high sugar content.
Disease tolerance
Good disease tolerance.
Flavour profile
Excellent, clean, intense, vibrant muscat flavours and aromas.
General Comments
Micro-vin 2007. Should produce wines that are superior to Muscat d’Alexandrie and Muscat Ottonel
Muscat Canada Muscat
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Sourced from National Collection at Blands
TK06511
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus
Muscat Ottonel CL 59
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by Alan Clarke 1988 from France (Colmar)
Riversun source from NZGVIG (Rowley Crescent)
TK06591
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Earlier ripening than Muscat à petits grains blancs (up to 2 weeks earlier).
General Comments
A Chasselas and Muscat de Saummur cross that has gained popularity because of its early ripening (up to 2 weeks earlier than Muscat à petits grains blancs). The wines lack the colour and intensity of Muscat à petits grains. Often used to produce botrytised wines.