The University of Minnesota has released a new cold-hardy white wine grape, named Clarion.  According to a UMN announcement, Clarion will be an open release, with a limited number of vines available for spring 2023 planting.  Clarion produces excellent vines, and its grapes continually produce high-quality, dry white wines with attributes of citrus, pear, melon, apricot and chamomile, according to UMN’s Grape Breeding and Enology program. Some evaluators say its wine is similar to Sauvignon Blanc grown in the Southern Hemisphere.  With a less vigorous growth habit than other cold-hardy varieties, Clarion is easier to manage. Its grape bunches are […]