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Malvasia (Malvosie). Several varieties are known under this name 

 which differ only in colour. They are in flavour somewhat similar to the 

 Frontignan class, and make a rich sweet wine. See Black Malvasia. 



Marsanne. A French variety very similar in appearance and quality 

 to the White Hermitage, but has somewhat smaller berries, which are 

 thicker skinned. 



Mataro (Catalan, Esparte, Lambruscat, Mourvedre). A red wine 

 Grape supposed to be of Spanish origin, which is popular, and grown to a 

 large extent in Southern Europe. Bunches medium sized, closely set, 

 with light shoulders. Berries medium sized, black, with a thick bloom, 

 and round. Flesh juicy, but not well flavoured. Ripens rather late, is 

 very hardy, and a great bearer. Makes a very good wine. 



Merlot (Plant Medoc). A popular French variety which is hardy, 

 strong in habit, and very prolific. Bunch medium sized, long, and 

 conical. Berries bluish-black, small, and round. Makes an excellent 

 light wine of the Claret class. Kipens medium early, and a good variety 

 for cool districts. 



Miller* & Burgundy (Fromente, Meunier, 3filler Grape, Morillon 

 Taconne, Pinot Meunier}. A good and popular French wine variety, 

 and is also an excellent table Grape. Bunches medium sized, short, and 

 compact. Berries rather small, thin skinned, black, with a blue bloom, 

 and round, inclining to oval. Flesh tender, juicy, sweet, and highly 

 flavoured. Ripens after mid-season, is hardy and prolific. Extensively 

 cultivated in France as a wine Grape. It is distinguished from other 

 kinds by its white downy leaves, and hence it has obtained the name of 

 Miller Grape. 



Mondeuse (Maldoux, Monteuse, Persaigne, Savoyanne). A hardy 

 French Grape that will thrive in almost any soil, and is very prolific. 

 Bunches medium sized or larger. Berries blue-black, medium sized, 

 slightly oval. Flesh juicy and somewhat acid. Ripens medium late, 

 and in France is a favourite Claret Grape. There is a white variety 

 known as Mondeuse Blanc which differs only in the colour of the fruit. 



Morrastel (Mourrastel, Perpignan}. This variety is almost, if not 

 quite, identical with the Mataro. 



Morrillon. Several varieties are known under this name, which differ 

 but little except in the colour of the fruit. See Black Cluster, Miller* 

 Burgundy, and Pinot Blanc Chardonay. The Morrillon varieties are 

 largely used in making Champagne. 



.}fourisco. An excellent Portuguese variety. Bunches large and 

 pyramidal. Berries large, black, oval, and well flavoured. Flesh juicy 

 and sweet. Makes a rich strong wine, and is also a good table Grape. 



J/T.V. Pincers Black Muscat. An excellent English table Grape. 

 Bunches, large, shouldered, well set, and tapering. Berries medium 

 sized, purplish-black, with a thin bloom, perfectly oval, with thick tough 

 skins. Flesh rather firm, sweet, moderately juicy, with a rich Muscat 

 flavour. Ripens late, will hang well, is very hardy, and bears freely. 

 Makes good raisins. 



Jfuscat de Saumer (Early Saumer Frontignan, Muscat Hatif de 

 Precoce Jfusque).- A good early table Grape, ripening about 



