Grape Varieties Grown at Shady Grove Vineyard

Norton -
A red wine grape variety that produces a rich, full bodied wine with a balance of Zinfandel-like spice and mixed berry flavor.
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-- Typical Styles of Norton -- Dry, Port
-- Remaining 2012 Quantity Available: 2 Tons
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Chardonel -
A white wine grape variety that is a cross between a Chardonnay and Seyval, Chardonel produce a full bodied wine with a light fruity flavor.
-- Typical Styles of Chardonel – Dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, sweet
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Chambourcin -
A red wine grape that produces a medium-bodied red wine similar to a Pinot Noir with a fruity aroma and cherry and earthy complexities.
-- Typical Styles of Chambourcin -- Dry, semi-dry
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Traminette -
A white wine grape produces wine with an elegant floral aroma and wonderful spicy flavor of its parent, the Gewürztraminer.
-- Typical Styles of Traminette -- Dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, sweet
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Vignoles -
A white wine grape known for its versatility, the Vignole’s luscious floral aroma and fruity flavors of citrus, pineapple and apricot are similar to a German Riesling.
-- Typical Styles of Vignoles – Dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, sweet, late harvest, ice
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Concord -
A red grape with a deep purple color and classic sweetness produces an intensely fruity flavor perfect for dessert or an after dinner pairing.
--- Typical Styles of Concord – Semi-dry, semi-sweet, sweet
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What is Brix?
Brix is used in the food industry for measuring the approximate amount of sugars in fruits, vegetables, juices, wine, soft drinks and in the sugar manufacturing industry. Brix are measured using a refractometer.

When is a grape really ripe?
It turns out that between and among growers and winemakers "ripe" can have different meanings. And for consumers the wines can show dramatic style differences, especially in fruit concentration, as well as bothersome differences in alcoholic content. Shady Grove Vineyard typically harvest when the brix are between 23-24 or at the buyer's specific request.

Learn more about Grapes
Great wine starts with great grapes.
Here's a brief introduction to the most important grape varieties you'll encounter on your next trip to Missouri Wine Country and some information on the wines we make with these extraordinary grapes.
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