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Grape Variety: Steuben

Variety Name Steuben
TTB Approved Name(s) Steuben
All Synonyms New York 12696
Countries of Origin United States
Species Interspecific cross
Breeder Richard Wellington, George D. Oberle
Institution New York State Agr. Expt. Stn. (Geneva)
Year Released 1947
Pedigree Wayne x Sheridan
References
Berry Color Black
Uses Juice,Table,Wine
Comments This Vitis labrusca x Vitis vinifera hybrid reportedly makes "an aromatic wine white wine of the American type" (Brooks and Olmo reference) and "excellent red wine" (Fruit, Nut and Berry Inventory reference). Steuben is highly regarded as a table grape. Dennis Rak of Double A Vineyards in Fredonia, New York states that the grapes are "delicious, sweet and tender with spicy tang".

Steuben Selections

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