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Seyval

The Seyval varietal is a white wine grape that's used to produce still, sparkling, and dessert wines. It was first developed in France in the 1920s and is a cross between Seibel 5656 and Rayon d'Or, also known as Seibel 4986. Seyval is often noted for its reliable and early ripening. The varietal has high acidity and a medium body, often exhibiting flavors of apple, citrus, honey, and minerals. This grape variety has been particularly successful in the cooler climates of UK and the Eastern United States where other Vitis Vinifera grapes might struggle.

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Vidal

Vidal is a white grape variety that is highly versatile and predominantly grown in cool and cold wine regions. It is most famously used in the production of ice wines in Canada, but can also produce a variety of dry and semi-dry wines as well as late harvest dessert wines. Vidal wines are known for their floral and fruit-forward aromas, often featuring notes of pineapple, apricot, and citrus. The grape's high acidity provides balance to its sweetness, particularly in ice wines. The grape variety was created by French wine grape breeder Jean Louis Vidal, who was aiming to combine the winter hardiness of the Ugni Blanc grape with the taste qualities of the Seibel grape. Despite originating in France, it is not widely grown there.

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<div class="wikipedia-data"><p><b>Vidal</b> (<small>Aragonese: </small><span title="Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)">[biˈðal]</span>, <small>Catalan: </small><span title="Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)">[biˈðal]</span>, <small>Occitan: </small><span title="Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)">[biˈðal, viˈdal]</span>, <small>Spanish: </small><span title="Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)">[biˈðal]</span>) is a Catalan surname, which also appears in French, Italian, Portuguese and English, and as a given name.
</p><p>Vidal may refer to:
</p><div class="wikipedia-link">Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vidal">Vidal</a></div></div&gt;

Prairie Star

The Prairie Star varietal is a white wine grape indigenous to the United States, specifically Minnesota. It was developed by the University of Minnesota as a hardy grape capable of withstanding the cold winters of the upper Midwest. The Prairie Star is known for its high levels of acidity and citrusy flavors, often described as similar to Granny Smith apples.

The wines produced from the Prairie Star varietal are light-bodied with a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel. They often feature aromatic notes of green apple, citrus and melon, with a subtle floral undertone. The high acidity of these wines makes them an excellent choice for pairing with rich, creamy foods or as a refreshing palate cleanser.

Despite being a relatively recent creation, with the first vines being released in 2002, the Prairie Star has already made significant inroads in the midwestern wine markets. Its hardy nature and delightful, crisp flavor profile ensure that it will be a staple of the area's winemaking for years to come.

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Praire Star

The Prairie Star varietal is a type of white wine grape that was developed at the University of Minnesota's Horticulture Research Center. It was released in 1996 and is known for its fine wine potential. The varietal has good winter hardiness, allowing it to survive in regions with harsh winter climates.

The Prairie Star grape is often described as having a neutral profile, meaning it does not have a strong, distinctive flavor of its own. This allows winemakers to blend it with other grapes to enhance their flavors. It is often used to make dry, semi-sweet, or sweet white wines. The wine produced from this grape is typically light straw to golden in color and maintains a good balance of sugar and acid.

The Praire Star grape is also disease resistant, especially to downy and powdery mildew, making it a reliable choice for growers in areas where these diseases are prevalent. This varietal is typically harvested in mid to late season, and produces a medium-sized, well-filled cluster with a pretty golden color when ripe.

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Pinot Noir Blanc

Pinot Noir Blanc, also known as Blanc de Noir, is a white wine that is made from the Pinot Noir grapes. It might sound confusing as Pinot Noir is known for producing some of the world's finest red wines, but it's all about the winemaking process. The flesh of the Pinot Noir grape is white, so if you press it quickly enough after picking, you can make a white wine out of it.

The Blanc de Noir varietal tends to have a fuller body and richer texture compared to other white wines and can display a wide range of flavors such as pear, apple, tropical fruit, almond, and even some subtle berry notes from the Pinot Noir grape skin. The wine also often carries a distinct crisp acidity.

This wine pairs well with a wide range of foods due to its complexity and body, especially with seafood, poultry, and cream-based dishes. Due to the rarity and labor-intensive process of creating Pinot Noir Blanc, they can be a bit more expensive than other white wines.

The name "Blanc de Noir" in itself means "white from black" in French, which perfectly depicts its unique creation process. This varietal is grown in several regions around the world, but it’s most prominently found in Champagne, France, and in various parts of the United States, particularly in Oregon and California.

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Magnolia

The Magnolia varietal refers to a type of flowering plant species that belongs to the Magnolia genus. This genus belongs to the Magnoliaceae family and consists of about 210 species. The Magnolia varietal includes a diverse range of plants from deciduous trees to evergreen shrubs.

They are widely known for their large, showy flowers that come in various colors such as white, pink, red, purple, or yellow, depending on the species. These flowers often have a fragrant, sweet smell and can grow to be quite large, up to a foot in diameter for some species.

In addition to their stunning flowers, Magnolia plants also exhibit beautiful foliage, with leaves that are typically large, dark green, and glossy. These plants are grown for both their scenic value and their ability to attract wildlife such as birds and bees.

It is a hardy varietal, able to withstand different climates, though it prefers temperate to tropical conditions. It can grow in a wide range of soils but prefers rich, neutral to slightly acidic soils that are well-drained.

Some of the most popular species in the Magnolia varietal include the Magnolia grandiflora, often known as the Southern Magnolia for its prevalence in the Southern United States, and the Magnolia stellata, or Star Magnolia, known for its star-shaped flowers.

Overall, the Magnolia varietal is valued and admired for its stunning floral display and the majestic presence it brings to any garden or landscape.

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<p><i><b>Magnolia</b></i> is a large genus of about 210 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. It is named after French botanist Pierre Magnol.
</p><p><i>Magnolia</i> is an ancient genus. Appearing before bees did, the flowers are theorized to have evolved to encourage pollination by beetles. To avoid damage from pollinating beetles, the carpels of <i>Magnolia</i> flowers are extremely tough. Fossilized specimens of <i>M. acuminata</i> have been found dating to 20 million years ago, and of plants identifiably belonging to the Magnoliaceae date to 95 million years ago. Another aspect of <i>Magnolia</i> considered to represent an ancestral state is that the flower bud is enclosed in a bract rather than in sepals; the perianth parts are undifferentiated and called tepals rather than distinct sepals and petals. <i>Magnolia</i> shares the tepal characteristic with several other flowering plants near the base of the flowering plant lineage such as <i>Amborella</i> and <i>Nymphaea</i> (as well as with many more recently derived plants such as <i>Lilium</i>).
</p><p>The natural range of <i>Magnolia</i> species is a disjunct distribution, with a main center in east and southeast Asia and a secondary center in eastern North America, Central America, the West Indies, and some species in South America.
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Noble

The Noble varietal refers to traditional, classic grape varieties considered superior and renowned for making high quality wines. These include five classic red grapes: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, and Syrah; and three classic white grapes: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling.

These noble grapes have been recognized and respected worldwide due to their ability to consistently produce fine wines that express deep character, complexity and age worthiness. Each variety is capable of expressing a sense of place or 'terroir' where it is grown, with distinct flavor profiles and unique characteristics.

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<div class="wikipedia-data"><p>A <b>noble</b> is a member of the nobility.
</p><p><b>Noble</b> may also refer to:
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Aurore

Aurore is a white grape variety that was first developed in New York in the mid-20th century. It is a hybrid grape, and is believed to be a cross between American grape species and European wine grape species.

The Aurore varietal is known for its early ripening and is often one of the first grapes to be harvested in a season. It has a high yield and is quite resistant to cold temperatures, making it a popular choice in cooler wine regions.

In terms of flavor, Aurore grapes produce wine that is light and somewhat neutral in taste. It often presents with subtle fruit flavors such as apple, pear, and citrus. Due to its rather neutral flavor profile, it is often used in blends or as a base for sparkling wines.

However, the grape is quite versatile, and can also produce sweeter, dessert-style wines when left to ripen longer on the vine. It is often used in producing white table wines, sparkling wines, and sweet or ice wines.

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<div class="wikipedia-data"><p><b>Aurore</b> (French for "Dawn") may refer to :
</p>
<ul><li>Aurore class submarine, a type of coastal submarines of the French Navy</li>
<li>Aurore (internet platform), a Sino-French community portal for science and university cooperation</li>
<li><i>Aurore</i> (2005 film), a Quebec movie based on Aurore Gagnon's life</li>
<li><i>Aurore</i> (2017 film), a French movie drama-comedy, also known as <i>I Got Life!</i></li>
<li>Aurore (given name)</li>
<li>Aurore (grape), a grape varietal</li>
<li>Aurore Sarl, a French aircraft manufacturer</li>
<li>Aurore (slave ship), a cargo slave ship which brought the first African slaves to Louisiana in 1719 from Senegambia</li>
<li>L'Aurore, a literary, liberal, and socialist newspaper published in Paris, France, from 1897 to 1914</li>
<li>L'Aurore (1944 newspaper), a news daily published in Paris, France from 1944 to 1985</li>
<li>L'Aurore boréale, a Canadian bi-weekly newspaper, published in Whitehorse, Yukon</li>
<li>La Petite Aurore: l'enfant martyre (film), a 1952 Quebec movie based on the story of the life of Aurore Gagnon</li>
<li>Tour Aurore, a 100-metre, 29-story office building in the La Defense central business district</li>
<li>USS <i>Aurore II</i> <span>(SP-460)</span>, a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1917 to 1919</li>
<li>Villa Aurore, a novel written in French by French author and Nobel laureate J. M. G. Le Clézio</li></ul><div class="wikipedia-link">Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurore">Aurore</a></div></div&gt;

Scuppernong

Scuppernong is a type of grape native to the Southern United States. These grapes are large, round, and have a yellow-green skin. The Scuppernong grape is a varietal of the Muscadine species, which is known for its tough, thick skin.

The term "Scuppernong" refers not only to the grape but also to the bronze-colored wine produced from it. Scuppernong produces a very sweet wine with a fruity, musky flavor, distinct from many other grape wines.

The grapes are also often used to make jellies, jams, and juices due to their sweet and robust flavor. The vines are very hardy, resistant to pests and diseases, and capable of withstanding hot, humid climates. Scuppernong grapevines are also one of the oldest species of native grapevines in the United States.

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<div class="wikipedia-data"><p>The <b>scuppernong</b> is a large variety of muscadine (<i>Vitis rotundifolia</i>), a species of grape native to the Southern United States. It is usually a greenish or bronze color and is similar in appearance and texture to a white grape, but rounder and larger and first known as the 'big white grape'. The grape is commonly known as the "scuplin" in some areas of the Deep South. It is also known as the "scufalum", "scupanon", "scupadine", "scuppernine", "scupnun", or "scufadine" in some parts of the South. The scuppernong is the state fruit of North Carolina.</p><div class="wikipedia-link">Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuppernong">Scuppernong</a></div></div&gt;

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