Following are descriptions of some American and French hybrid cultivars that have performed acceptably in north-central New Mexico. American Hybrids 'Golden Muscat' A beautiful golden grape that ripens late. The clusters are large and compact with large berries that are juicy and excellent in quality when season and site are favorable. Himrod Seedless' A white seedless table grape that produces early and is very good in quality. Seneca' A white table and wine grape.
Skin is tender with sweet and aromatic flavor.
Suffolk Red Seedless' An early, red, seedless grape with large berries and long, loose clusters. It is a quality grape that can be used for desserts, pies, and jelly. French Hybrids 'Baco Noir' An extremely vigorous and disease-resistant variety with long clusters of small black berries that are used for red wine. Burdin 4672' An early mid-season, dependable producer used for white wine. Couderc 4401' A black grape with small to medium clusters.