Schönberger is another German cross that has become more popular in England. The cross was created in 1939 using Pinot Noir and Pirovano (a cross of Chessalas and Muscat of Hamburg). Just like with Ortega and Bacchus, Schönberger was mostly planted in the Rheinhessen region of Germany. In England, where it is more widely planted,Continue reading “June 18th-Schönberger”
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June 11th-Ortega
Ortega is a cross between white grapes Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe that was created in Germany in 1948. It ripens very early so it is an ideal grape to grow in cooler climates that struggle to ripen other grape varieties on a consistent basis. It does bud early, which can put it at risk of damageContinue reading “June 11th-Ortega”
A Trip Around the World of Wine in 52 Weeks 