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Prairie Star


Location:  Athens, TX

Elevation:  480ft +/- 10ft

Soil:  Sandy-Loam

Color:  White

Grape Variety:  Hybrid

Training of Vines:  Mid Wire VSP

Rootstock:  Own

Spacing:  6ft

Yield per Vine:  NA

Year Planted:  2008

Harvest:  Mid Season

Uses:  Wine

 

Characteristics: Produces a neutral white wine with good mouth feel and finish. In some years it has a strong floral nose. It is generally used as part of a blend to help add body to thinner more neutral wines. It has excellent winter hardiness and moderate disease resistance.