Ellen Scott

Ellen Scott

Armlong x Malaga, TVM 1902

Munson named this grape after his wife. A Lincecumii-Labrusca-vinifera hybrid, Munson described Ellen Scott wine as, “unexcelled as a dessert variety, even among foreign kinds.”

Vine Characteristics

Vigorous.
Shield shaped leaf with slightly rounded triangular teeth.
Shouldered, long, medium sized clusters with medium sized berries.
Fruit ripens from pink to translucent lavender color.
Highly susceptible to Phomopsis but otherwise good disease resistance.
Low cold tolerance.
Difficult to propagate.

Winemaker’s Notes

Press juice has no color.
Excessive attempts at extraction have proven to show minimal rosy hues, yet worth the effort as it is quite beautiful.
Tart like a Riesling.
Nice peachy aroma.
Easy wine.
Nothing overbearing in any way.
Excellent pH, lower alcohol, and good acidity.
Exceptional chemistry.
Shows best in a reductive winemaking style.