Melody (grape)

Melody
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinWhite
Also calledNew York 65.444.4
Notable regionsNew York, Maryland[1] Kansas[2]
VIVC number7614
Wine characteristics
GeneralLight, high acidity

Melody is a hybrid white wine grape variety produced from a cross of Seyval blanc and a grape called Geneva White 5, which is itself a cross between Pinot blanc and Ontario.[3] Melody produces a light white with notes of peach and honeysuckle, and refreshing acidity, even at low sugar levels (0.7%-0.6% RS).[1]

The grape is noted for its resistance to powdery mildew and Botrytis, although downy mildew has been noted on leaves and clusters.[3] It grows well in both sandy and clay loam soils.[4]

  1. ^ a b Goldberg, Howard (16 November 1988). "A New Hybrid Shows Potential". New York Times. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  2. ^ "Our Wines". Bluejacket Winery. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  3. ^ a b Reisch, Bruce; R. Pool; James Watson; W. Robinson; Thomas Cottrell (1985). "MELODY' GRAPE" (PDF). New York's Food and Life Sciences Bulletin. 112. Retrieved 23 June 2011.
  4. ^ "Vitis (Melody)". Retrieved 23 June 2011.