NW Grape Season, Short & Sweet!
Late-summer offers up some of the most deliriously delicious fruit the Northwest has to offer, and the brief but bountiful organic grape season tops the charts! With varieties that present plenty of excitement and nuance, these special grapes add interest to fruit displays. Shoppers will be sure to adorn their charcuterie, fruit bowls and desserts with supple, gorgeous grapes.
Interlaken
This light-green variety seems to glow from the inside out! Crisp, sweet and tangy organic Interlaken grapes are delicious for fresh eating and make phenomenal raisins, as well! Seedless and succulent, these small to medium-sized grapes grow in gorgeous clusters making for a visual presentation that’s as lovely as they eat.
Canadice
An all-around great grape, organic Canadice are delightful for fresh eating, in salads, cooked into jam, pressed into juice and even make delicious wine! Described as having a flavor that’s slightly spicy, this seedless variety’s tender skin slips easily from its flesh making for quick preparation in recipes and a perfectly poppable snack, too!
Reliance
Firm and sweet, organic Reliance is the perfect pick for grape lovers of all ages. Red and glossy, this flavor-packed seedless variety is extra juicy and is delightful for out-of-hand eating. Fans of frozen grape snacks will want to stock up on this variety to continue to savor throughout the year.
Thomcord
A cross between a Thompson seedless and a Concord grape, organic Thomcord boasts a sweet, mellow flavor paired with a luscious texture and dramatic skin color. So darkly blue it’s almost black, Thomcord adds an unexpected and appealing hue to grape sets. Stock up on this fan favorite, they’re sure to fly!
Jupiter
Super sweet and seedless, organic Jupiter grapes are a tasty grape to tempt shoppers! Jupiter’s scent is reminiscent of flowery Muscat grapes, and their tender skin and juicy flesh make for a memorable eating experience. This grape grows in large clusters and is an ideal addition to cheese plates and lunch boxes.