The wine has been described as a bit austere, but with a delicate, flowery nose, and some astringency in mouth and finish. Also, its secondary and tertiary buds seem to have a knack for surviving even colder temperatures and producing fruit. Should be more widely tested in Minnesota and Quebec. Swenson White Another relative newcomer from Elmer Swenson, Swenson White is, like Swenson White, a challenger to St. Pepin in terms of vineyard performance and wine quality. This selection ripens rather late, struggling to make 20 Brix by the first of October in the St. Paul area.
Acidity is moderate.
White wines produced from Swenson White have been excellent, with a pronounced flowery nose remindful of St. Pepin and a long fruity finish. With its ability to hang on the vine and its good aromatics, this selection also should be a good candidate for eiswein. Very disease resistant. Appears to be a bit hardier than St. Pepin. A seedling of Edelweiss x E.S. 442.