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Catawba

Written by Madeline Puckette

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Primary Flavors

  • Grape
  • Watermelon Candy
  • Strawberry Jam
  • Violet
  • Petrol

Taste Profile

Off-dry

Medium Body

None Tannins

Medium-high Acidity

10–11.5% ABV

Handling

  • SERVE
    38–45°F / 3-7°C

  • GLASS TYPE
    Universal

  • DECANT
    No

  • CELLAR
    1–3 Years

Food Pairing

Anything you’d pair with a Coke, you can pair with an ice-cold Catawba; try it with burgers and French fries, Southern barbecue, Kung Pao beef or even pepperoni pizza.

Written byMadeline Puckette

James Beard Award-winning author and Wine Communicator of the Year. I co-founded Wine Folly to help people learn about wine. @WineFolly

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