Now reported (2002) by DNA analysis to be identical to the Martinsriesling (possible misspelling of Marienriesling ?) variety. It is currently unclear as to whether the variety has the synonym name Kadarka Szuerke, but it is definitely not directly related to the Kadarka Blau (below). No other details as yet.

a coffee-flavored liqueur. Counterpart is Tia Maria

V.vinifera tablegrape variety originating in Turkey. Has synonym name Kara Burcu. One of the varieties originally cultivated by Dr. Frank for use in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.

Has synonym name Kara Kalecik. Variety grown in Turkey where it is used to make a dark-ruby colored red wine of modest acidity and strong tannins. No other details as yet.

(No other details other than it is a red-wine variety grown in Greece).

Listed as grown in Hvar region, Croatia (former Yugoslavia). This medium densely clustered, yellowy-green skinned grape is used to create white wines that can be used to create blends. The vine is reported to have good drought resistance. No other details as yet.

Cultivar reported by independent breeder as derived from a Concord x Muskat (?) cross. No other details as yet.

Elmer Swenson patented American labruscana, released in early 1980's, suitable for table, juice or white wine use. Claimed to be hardy to -40 deg. F. (ca -42 C.). Very vigorous, heavy bearer. Disease resistant, with some susceptibility to Black Rot. Ripens early in season with small clusters making it a poor tablegrape choice. Some use it to make a labrusca-style white wine that has the reputation of easy oxidation, so it is not high on commercial growers recommendation list. Currently grown on limited acreages in South Dakota. (No other details available as yet).

Sometimes referred to as Kah Wah Din. Reported to be a Osbu x Baco Noir cross listed as an American hybrid developed by the late Byron Johnson of Ohio. Variety is recommended as suitable for winemaking. Claimed as hardy to -35 deg. F. (ca -38 C.) and usually ripens in late August where planted in Oregon. (No other details available as yet).

a key lime liqueur.

Reported to be an early ripening variety created at the Geneva Institute of New York from a Chasselas Rose x Mills crossing. Has some ampelographic resemblance to the Delaware variety. Ripening around a week before Catawba it is moderately winter hardy with a V.vinifera flavor.

Grown in Georgia (CIS), this V.vinifera variety has the synonym name Chechvi and is commonly made into a sweet white varietal dessert wine.

Very winter-hardy (-37 deg. F) labrusca cultivar. Extraordinarily vigorous vine that establishes early and heavily bears fruit at a young age. Ripens around mid-late September. Has unfortunate susceptibility to Downy Mildew. Flavorful as a sweet table grape and makes excellent red juice suitable for wine. No other details as yet.

(No details other than this variety is recommended to Minnesota growers as a hardy tablegrape).

White-wine variety, thought by some to be the Elbling (Weiss) originating from Germany, currently grown in California. (No other information available at present).

(a.k.a Clevner). Alternative name in the Alsace region of France for the Savagnin Blanc variety.

South African brandy.

Developed at the Freiburg Research Institute, Germany, this red-fleshed grape cultivar was derived from a Pinot Noir and Teinturier cross. As far as is known it is used solely to produce a colorant wine in the manner of the latter variety.

Robust red-wine grape found mainly on the island of Crete.

V.vinifera variety red-skin grape claimed to be derived from a Rayon d'Or x Perle von Csaba cross - (? via selected seedling S. 13666) by Pal Kozma at Szigetcsep, Hungary and currently under test (2001) in the U.S.A and Canada. Reported to have modest frost resistance, ripening around late mid-season with adequate sugars and acids: usually a little before Cabernet Franc. Quite hardy, with medium-sized clusters requiring usual protection against diseases that attack vinifera growths. Juice and wine are claimed to be deep red with neutral aroma and tendency to cherry-like fruit flavor with strong tannins. Wines appear to be capable of extended ageing.

V.vinifera variety grown in Georgia (CIS) and has the synonym name Krachuna. Mostly used in dry white wine blends along with Tsitska and Tsolikouri. Also makes a good varietal wine.

Red-wine grape common to central Greece. Usually blended with two other grape wines, the Stavroto and Xynomavro.

Has synonym name Kouldjinka. Variety reported to have originated in the far east (ie: Kazakhstan/Western China). V.vinifera that ripens mid/late season with noticeable acidity in the Alma Ata region. The very dense clustered small grapes vary from greenish white to light pink in color and are used to make a white wine of somewhat neutral character. No other details as yet.

a sweet liqueur that is flavored with caraway seeds.

(No other details other than according to the Geilweilerhof database above it is a complex (V.amurensis x V.vinifera) x Afus.Ali variety widely grown in Central Europe and Balkan states).

a lychee-flavored liqueur.