Counoise

Color	Red
Vigor	Moderate
Budbreak	Midseason
Harvest	Midseason

Origin/History
One of the lesser known varietals, Counoise's appealing spice and soft tannins act as a compliment to the more tannic higher-alcohol varietals, such as Syrah. Counoise was first brought into the United States by Tablas Creek, and recognized by the BATF in 2000.

Wine
Tastes of blueberry and strawberry fruit with spice notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. It has soft tannins and is a ripe purple-red color.

Clone Info Currently Available

TCVS A
PLANT: Mid to late budbreak and ripening. Moderate vigor. Moderate mildew pressure. Produces best when closely planted and held to 3 to 3.5 tons/acre. Moderate sized bunches with good sized berries. Ripens after Syrah and Grenache, but earlier that Mourvedre.

WINE: Voluptuously fruity, well colored, soft red wines showing blueberry, licorice, and rose petal. Holds good acidity. Average brix is 23.5 to 25.5 with a ph of 3.4 to 3.6. Ample budwood available. Cellar treatment: destemmed only, all stainless steel tank fermentation. Native yeasts and malo.