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This variety was developed by Fay Triplett, a grape breeder in Ceres, California. The original Triplett collection is maintained at University of California Kearney Agricultural Center in Parlier, California. UC Cooperative Extension Viticulture Specialist Peter Christensen describes this variety as follows: vigorous, closed canopy with semi-erect shoots and Merlot-type leaves; clusters medium size, loose, slightly shouldered and commonly winged; berries very dark, medium size, round to oblate, with heavy pigmentation in skin; good skin tannins (Cabernet-like character in skins); fruity and well-balanced when ripe. |
