New wine to come from ancient vine
Published: Thu, Jul. 17, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Thu, Jul. 17, 2008 01:05AM
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closeROANOKE ISLAND -- A North Carolina winery is releasing a wine with grapes that come from cuttings from what is thought to be the world's oldest cultivated grapevine.
The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Va., reports that Duplin Winery is releasing MotherVine Premium Scuppernong Wine, made with grapes from cuttings from the 400-year-old Mother Vine on Roanoke Island and with other hybrid scuppernong grapes.
Duplin Winery in Rose Hill will introduce its new wine Tuesday. Owner David Fussell Sr. describes the product as the best in the winery's 36-year history.
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The first pressing of MotherVine wine will produce 224 cases. Each bottle is expected to sell in stores for about $11.
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