La Crescent grape

What you need to know about La Crescent

• Created at the University of Minnesota in 2002.

• Excellent cold hardiness, and usually harvested mid-season.

Tasting profile

• Apricot, pineapple, citrus, tropical, floral

Growing La Crescent

• Its leaves are very susceptible to downy mildew, though the fruit is quite resistant.

• It is a very vigorous vine.

What yeast to use for La Crescent

• Lalvin C, SVG, 71B, which can all help to lower TA, as may be needed.

Fermenting and aging tips

• Can make a variety of wine styles easily.

• Significant malic acid in this variety – be aware of this.