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Edelweiss

Edelweiss Wine Details
Price: $12.50 per bottle

Description: This year’s vintage is “Sweet Perfection.” The Edelweiss grapes that were used were picked in the cool of the early morning to maximize the sweet distinct varietal flavors of this grape. Enjoy this semi-sweet wine with its smooth distinct varietal flavors.

Varietal Definition
Edelweiss:
Created by Elmer Swenson, this white grape is derived from an Ontario x MN 78 cross. Edelwies is disease resistant and very winter-hardy, reportedly to -30 F (approx. -34 C). Along with other Swensen varieties, it is an important varietal in the northern United States. The vine produces large, loose clusters, with pale gold berries. The grapes of the vine are often used to make sweet white wines or occasionally left on the vine long enough to produce icewines. Edelweiss is very disease resistant


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