Has been used to make a fair red wine. When harvested at optimal maturity, its wines have attractive grassy, hay, and melon aromas. The vine tends to overbear and must be cluster thinned to ensure proper ripening and to maintain vine size. Cluster thinning may be required. Very Cold Hardy.
Berries are medium sized, oval white, with a fruity flavor, with medium-sized, loose clusters.
Moderate producer but tends to bear erratically. Wine produced is similar to J. Reisling in character. Also an excellent table grape. Long, distinctive, dumbell-shaped clusters. Hardy to -30 degrees F. Susceptible to Downy Mildew.