Schonburger

Schönburger, also spelled Schoenburger, or Schonburger is a variety of grape, formally designated Geisenheim 15-114, a crossing developed at Geisenheim Institute for Grape Breeding in Germany, and released in 1979, of Pinot noir x (Chasselas x Muscat Hamburg).

It is grown now in Germany, as well as in England where it is gaining popularity in the early 2000s and is "authorized". It can also be found in British Columbia Canada, and in western Washington state, western Oregon state, USA. A common feature of these areas is a cool climate, often maritime influenced.

This is a reliable early-ripening grape, though is susceptible to powdery mildew.

Wine styles: 

 soft while full and fruity white

Synonyms: 

Schoenburger

Hazards: 

susceptible to powdery mildew

UK Area in production 2015: 

27.83 Hectares

UK Area in production 2017: 

26.34 Hectares

Schonburger Grape Vine

Northernmost Vineyard Growing Schonburger in UK & Eire

Latitude

Burn Valley Vineyard

Burn Valley Vineyard
North Creake
Fakenham NR21 9LE
Norfolk
52° 54' 43.0848" N

Largest Vineyard Growing Schonburger in UK & Eire

New Hall Wine Estate

Chelmsford Road Purleigh
Chelmsford CM3 6PN
Phone: 07792149354
Essex

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