A midseason, white wine grape. Origin: developed by Peter Hemstad and James Luby, Univ. of Minn., Horticultural Research Center, Excelsior, Minn. St. Pepin × E.S. 6-8-25 (V. riparia × Muscat Hamburg); cross made in 1988; sel. in 1992; tested as MN 1166; introd. in 2001; USPP 14,617. Tree: Fruit: amber; small to medium, averaging 1.3 g; round; flavor fruity but not foxy; sugar content averages 24.5% and acid content averages 1.19% titratable acidity; pH averages 3.00; average harvest date 26 Sept. at Excelsior, Minn. Berry splitting and botrytis have not been observed even under wet conditions. Cluster: medium, averaging 87 g; slightly loose to loose and conical with shoulder.
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