The definitive reference for grape varietals within this chapter is drawn from Wine Grapes, a complete guide to 1,368 wine varieties, including their origins and flavors. I collected this information over eighteen months visiting every vine-growing location in Georgia.
There are seventy-four grape varietals included in this chapter reflecting all the grapes growing in Georgia vineyards in 2016. Total grape acreage committed to wine production is 937.22 acres, to include fourteen acres of muscadine grapes not identified by varietal.
Top-Fifteen Georgia Grapes Planted by Acre
Grape Acres Vitis/Hybrid
Carlos 256 Rotundifolia
Noble 137 rotundifolia
Norton 37 aestivalis
Cabernet Sauvignon 35 vinifera
Merlot 32 vinifera
Magnolia 30 rotundifolia
Chardonnay 29 vinifera
Blanc du Bois 27 American hybrid
Cabernet Franc 25 vinifera
Higgins 23 rotundifolia
Chambourcin 21 French hybrid
Vidal Blanc 18.4 French hybrid
Lenoir 17.8 American hybrid
Supreme 15 rotundifolia
Traminette 11 American hybrid
