Müller-Thurgau

Was created by Dr. Hermann Müller, he was born in Switzerland in a town called Thurgau.  His idea when creating this grape was to have the aromatics of Riesling and the dependability, early ripening, and easy to grow benefits of Silvaner.  Research shows that he combined Riesling and Madeleine not Silvaner.  Making this grape weak and frail.  Müller-Thurgau grows large berries with very thick skins that are prone to downy mildew and Black Rot. 

  This grape thrives in Trentino-Alto Adige and is most commonly planted on very steep slopes at high altitude to slow down the quick ripening process. When grown under these circumstances Müller-Thurgau becomes highly prized for it’s minerality, high acidity, and complexity. 

Sylvaner

A highly productive, early-ripening grape and is also notable for it’s resistance to diseases.  Sylvaner has had a long history in central Europe.  DNA testing has established that Sylvaner is directly related to Traminer and Österreichisch-Weiss.

Gewürztraminer

(which translates into spiced or perfumed traminer) is a pink skinned grape that is greatly aromatic.  A full-bodied white it shows loads of exotic aromas, lychee, white flowers, mandarin, and if it is from certain area you might find a taste of bacon fat. 

Studies have shown that there is a cross between Pinot and Traminer in relation to Gewürztraminer.  It is thought that Pinot is the parent of Traminer and that both these varietals mutate easily, thus eventually resulting in Gewürztraminer.