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Niagara is a white grape variety, with its roots in Northeastern United States, USA.
The wines show light body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to grapey, fruity and foxy.
It is planted most seriously in Finger Lakes, Michigan and Lake Erie AVA.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for continental.
On other labels it goes by Niagara White and White Concord.
At the table it suits clams steamed in white wine, waldorf salad and mildly-flavored cheeses like gouda.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Clams steamed in white wine
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Waldorf Salad
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Mildly-flavored cheeses like Gouda
Also labelled.
Niagara White, White Concord.
Bottles to look for.
- August Hill Winery Angel of Hope, Illinois, USA
- Bully Hill Vineyards Spring White Niagara, New York, USA
- Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery Niagara, Lehigh Valley, USA
- Domaine Ichi Pet Nat, Hokkaido, Japan
- Famiglia Zanlorenzi Campo Largo 'Suave' Branco, Brazil
- Four Sisters Winery Niagara, New Jersey, USA
- Glenora Wine Cellars Niagara, Finger Lakes, USA
- Hakodate Wine '100 Premium Serie' Niagara, Hokkaido, Japan
Niagara: common questions
01.What does Niagara taste like?+
Niagara tastes of grapey, fruity and foxy. The wines show light body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Niagara from?+
Niagara originates in Northeastern United States, USA.
03.Where is Niagara grown?+
The key regions for Niagara are Finger Lakes, Michigan and Lake Erie AVA.
04.What food pairs with Niagara?+
Pour it with clams steamed in white wine, waldorf salad and mildly-flavored cheeses like gouda.
05.What else is Niagara called?+
Niagara is also labelled Niagara White and White Concord.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.