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Saint-Pepin is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Northern regions, particularly Wisconsin, USA.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, low acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
Look for orchard fruits, apple, pear, floral, muscat and ripe fruits.
The regions that matter for it are Lake Wisconsin.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cold climate.
Watch for the synonyms: Elmer Swenson 282, St Pépin, St. Pépin and Saint Pépin.
At the table it suits seared tuna steak with mint & lime salsa (dry), baked strawberry and rhubarb pie (sweet) and crème brûlée (sweet).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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seared tuna steak with mint & lime salsa (dry)
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baked strawberry and rhubarb pie (sweet)
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crème brûlée (sweet)
Also labelled.
Elmer Swenson 282, St Pépin, St. Pépin, Saint Pépin.
Bottles to look for.
- Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery St. Pepin Barrel Reserve, Wisconsin, USA
- Balanced Rock St. Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
- Broken Bottle Winery 'Humble' St. Pepin, Wisconsin, USA
- Cannon River Winery St Pepin White, Minnesota, USA
- Door Peninsula Winery Frostline, Wisconsin Ledge, USA
- Grovedale Winery St. Pepin, Pennsylvania, USA
- Indian Island Winery St Pepin, Minnesota, USA
- Oscar Carl Vineyard June Marie, Iowa, USA
Saint-Pepin: common questions
01.What does Saint-Pepin taste like?+
Saint-Pepin tastes of orchard fruits, apple, pear, floral, muscat and ripe fruits. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, low acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Saint-Pepin from?+
Saint-Pepin originates in Northern regions, particularly Wisconsin, USA.
03.Where is Saint-Pepin grown?+
The key regions for Saint-Pepin are Lake Wisconsin.
04.What food pairs with Saint-Pepin?+
Pour it with seared tuna steak with mint & lime salsa (dry), baked strawberry and rhubarb pie (sweet) and crème brûlée (sweet).
05.What else is Saint-Pepin called?+
Saint-Pepin is also labelled Elmer Swenson 282, St Pépin, St. Pépin and Saint Pépin.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.