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Article: MARKET WATCH 9/6; Champagne Grapes
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- September 6, 2000
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The champagne grape is tiny-- 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter--and
dark purple in color. The very sweet, seedless grape got its name for
serving as a frequent garnish for champagne glasses. The more
traditional proper names for the grape include black Corinth and
Zante, stemming from the Greek locales where the variety has been
cultivated. It is more commonly encountered in its dried form, the
currant.
Champagne grapes are fairly rare owing to a short harvesting
season. They are available at select specialty markets from late
summer through late fall.
HOW TO SELECT: Choose plump grapes that are securely attached to
their stems. They should be darkly colored without any trace of
green. Grapes are ...