Vine has medium vigor. Almost disease free. Ripens mid late, hardy to 0 to -5 degrees. American V. labrusca hybrid. Medium to small clusters and fruit.
Fruit is black, thin, tough adherent, stringent, purple skin, green flesh.
Keeps well, late ripening. Makes the most expensive red wine of the hardy varieties. French hybrid, white fruit, excellent, clean brisk wine. Vine has medium vigor, very productive, and compact. Requires heavy pruning to prevent over cropping.