Schönburger

Schönburger, also spelled Schoenburger, or Schonburger is a variety of grape, formally designated Geisenheim 15-114, a crossing developed at Geisenheim Institute for Grape Breeding in Germany, and released in 1979, of Pinot noir x (Chasselas x Muscat Hamburg).[1]

Schönburger
Grape (Vitis)
Schönburger in Weinsberg
Color of berry skin	Rose
Species	Vitis vinifera
Also called	Schoenburger
Origin	Germany
Notable regions	Germany, UK and United States
Notable wines	Varietal wine
VIVC number	10833

It is grown now in Germany, as well as in England where it is gaining popularity in the early 2000s and is "authorized". It can also be found in British Columbia Canada,[2] and in western Washington state,[3] western Oregon state,[4] USA. A common feature of these areas is a cool climate, often maritime influenced. This is a reliable early-ripening grape,[5] though is susceptible to powdery mildew.[6]

The wine produced is typically a soft while full and fruity white.

Also planted in Tasmania Australia and New Zealand. An early ripening grape very similar to Gewürztraminer. Beautiful eating grape, a vigorous grower. [7]

References

1. Winegrape Glossary
2. :. British Columbia Grapegrowers Association .: Archived 2007-08-26 at the Wayback Machine
3. Wine Grapes
4. Sineann Winery
5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-08-13. Retrieved 2007-07-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
6. Grape Powdery Mildew
7. NZ Grapevine Improvement Group Inc.

Barringwood Winery, Devenport TAS