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Edelweiss is a white grape variety, with its roots in Minnesota, USA.
The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, green apple, floral notes, herbaceous and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Nebraska and New York State.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cold tolerant.
On other labels it goes by Elmer Swenson and ES 40.
At the table it suits roast turkey and white-wine gravy, chicken kiev and seared scallops with butter sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Nebraska
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New York State
Food pairings.
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Roast turkey and white-wine gravy
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Chicken kiev
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Seared scallops with butter sauce
Also labelled.
Elmer Swenson, ES 40.
Bottles to look for.
- Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery Edelweiss, Wisconsin, USA
- Balanced Rock Edelweiss, Finger Lakes, USA
- Cannon River Winery Sogn Blanc, Minnesota, USA
- Cannon River Winery Sparkle Edelweiss, Minnesota, USA
- Cellar 426 Blue Jay Edelweiss, Nebraska, USA
- Crooked Post Winery Edelweiss Semi Sweet, Kansas, USA
- Drumlin Ridge Winery Edelweiss Semi-Sweet, Wisconsin, USA
- Elmaro El Edelweiss, Wisconsin, USA
Edelweiss: common questions
01.What does Edelweiss taste like?+
Edelweiss tastes of citrus, green apple, floral notes, herbaceous and spice. The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Edelweiss from?+
Edelweiss originates in Minnesota, USA.
03.Where is Edelweiss grown?+
The key regions for Edelweiss are Nebraska and New York State.
04.What food pairs with Edelweiss?+
Pour it with roast turkey and white-wine gravy, chicken kiev and seared scallops with butter sauce.
05.What else is Edelweiss called?+
Edelweiss is also labelled Elmer Swenson and ES 40.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.