| Variety Name |
Herbemont |
| TTB Approved Name(s) |
Herbemont |
| All Synonyms |
Black Herbemont, Bottsi, Brown French, Deverux, Dunn, Herbemon, Herbemont's Madeira, Herbemonts Madeira, Hunt, Kay's Seedling, Madeira, Mcknee, Neal Grape, Neil Grape, Thurmond, Warenton, Warren, Warrenden, Warrenton, White Herbemont |
| Countries of Origin |
United States |
| Species |
Vitis bourquiniana Munson
|
| Breeder |
Discovered by Nicholas I. Herbemont |
| Year Released |
Planted since early 1800's |
| Pedigree |
Vitis aestivalis, Vitis cinerea, vinifera |
| References |
- Galet, P. 1998. Grape Varieties and Rootstock Varieties. Oenoplurimedia sarl. Chateau de Chaintre, France.
- Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ).
Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link
The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary.
- Robinson, Jancis, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz. WINE GRAPES. First U.S. edition, 2012. Harper Collins Publishers, East 53rd Street, New York, New York.
|
| Berry Color |
Black |
| Uses |
Table,Wine |
| Comments |
Nicholas Herbemont (1771-1839, a French-born grower and winemaker) discovered this grape growing in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1798. He called the grape "the Madeira" for its hardiness in warm climates and "excellent balance of sugar and acid on the tongue and flavorful wine". (The Writings of Nicholas Herbemont - Master Viticulturist, Pioneering American Wine, 2009, University of Georgia Press, Athens, Georgia, page 13). The grape is sometimes used to produce white and light red wines although its berries are black. The cultivar is grown in Texas, Georgia and South Carolina. |
