Life Style / Wine Grapes / Bland: Oldline (reported before 1804) American variety regarded as a labrusca/vinifera hybrid of found unknown provenance. Has many synonym names including Bland's Fox, Bland's Madeira, Red Scuppernong and Virginia Muscadell. Many early 19th century authorities considered this sparsely available variety a probable Vinifera hybrid because of its purported resemblance to the european Chasselas. Moderately vigorous, late-ripening variety that produces small light-red to dark-purple skinned fruit with slightly foxy taste. Its precarious hardiness and need for long ripening season excluded consistent results in the cooler climate areas of the USA. Maryland and Virginia appear to be its natural home. Currently it ranks as a little-known minor variety only notable for its historical interest.
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Bland Adjective Synonyms: gentle, soothing, smooth, mild, suave, urbane, cool, unruffled, calm, composed, unemotional, nonchalant, insouciant
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