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Osceola Muscat, also known as Muscat de Swenson, is a versatile and hardy grape variety bred by renowned grape breeder Elmer Swenson. Developed from a mix of French and North American grape species, this variety thrives in cooler climates. Named after Osceola, Wisconsin, where it was bred, Osceola Muscat produces small to medium-sized, intensely aromatic grapes with notes of peach and apricot. These yellow-green, thin-skinned grapes are excellent for fresh eating, juice, and winemaking. Known for its early bud break and high vigor, Osceola Muscat ripens in early to mid-September and can withstand temperatures as low as -30°F, making it one of the hardiest muscat varieties available.
Intensely aromatic grapes with peach and apricot notes
Blends very well with L’Acadie
An accepted secondary variety in Tidal Bay
Suitable for fresh eating, juice, and white wine
Small to medium-sized, thin-skinned, yellow-green grapes
Vigorous and highly productive vines
Ripens in early to mid-September
Very hardy, tolerates temperatures down to -30°F
While cooler climates are not necessarily known for producing exceptional reds, if you’re determined to make it happen, Leon Millot would be an excellent variety to start with. It’s production potential and cold-resistance makes it an ideal candidate for the amateur.
- Cold-hardy red
- Ripens early
- High resistance against fungal diseases
- Produces medium-bodied and deep colored red wine
- Takes oak well and has incredible aging potential
- Flavor profile similar to rustic Pinot Noir