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the better whites, now made from the Riesling and some 

 of the French Sauterne types. It may, however, be 

 justly claimed that our white wines average better than 

 our red and are better adapted to our lighter soils. 



SKMILLION. Synonym, Colomhar. This is one of 

 the leading Sauterne grapes. In France, it made its 

 record long ago. As a blend with this, the Sauvignon 

 Blanc and the Muscadelle de Bordelais make the most 

 famous of Haut Sauternes the celebrated Chateau 

 Yquem. The vine is a handsome and vigorous grower 

 with good and persistent foliage, very productive. Clus- 

 ter long, rather loose, heavily shouldered; berry full 

 medium, round, transparent, Avhite or pale yellow, chang- 

 ing to a light amber when very ripe, juicy, sweet, and 

 high flavored. A perfect grape in every respect, making 

 a very fine, delicate wine by itself, which is easily handled 

 and keeps well. 



SAUVIGNON BLANC. Synonym, Panechiou. This 

 grape naturally follows Semillion, being often used with 

 it. It is only a moderate bearer; cluster rather small, 

 shouldered ; berry below medium, pale yellow, round, 

 transparent, very sweet and delicate. 



MUSCADELLE DE BORDELAIS. Synonyms, Raisinote, 

 Cadillac. Vine a strong grower but shy bearer; cluster 

 small, shouldered ; berry small, slightly oblong, trans- 

 parent, pale yellow, sweet, and high flavored, which 

 mnkcs it of great value for the blend above referred to. 

 It is especially cultivated for that purpose, as it would 

 hardly pay otherwise. Only a small proportion of it is 

 ne?ded in a blend to impart its peculiar flavor. 



WHITE BURGUNDY. Synonyms, Chablis, Melon Blanc, 

 Chardenot. This is the celebrated wine grape of Bur- 

 gundy, France, from which many of the champagnes are 

 made, and also some of the best dry wines. The vine is 

 a moderate grower, with fine dark green foliage, uni- 

 formly healthy and productive. Cluster medium, shoul- 



