These are some of the properties and characteristics of the Muscat grape:

• It is not a vigorous grower
• Ripen late mid season. Cool weather when flowering can result in poor berry set
• Susceptible to all diseases, pests and sunburn
• Leaves are medium sized and teeth are pointed
• Berries are large, attractive, yellowish white

If someone gives you a glass of wine and asks you what wine it is, here are characteristics that will help you identify the varietal:

Raisins, grapey, orange peel, toffee, barley sugar