Schönburger, also spelled Schoenburger, or Schonburger is a variety of grape, formally designated Geisenheim 15–114, a crossing developed at Geisenheim Institute for Grape Breeding in Germany, and released in 1979, of Pinot noir x (Chasselas x Muscat Hamburg).Winegrape Glossary
Schönburger is grown now in Germany, as well as in England where it is gaining popularity in the early 2000s and is "authorized". It can also be found in British Columbia Canada,:. British Columbia Grapegrowers Association .: and in western Washington state,Wine Grapes western Oregon state,Sineann Winery USA. A common feature of these areas is a cool climate, often maritime influenced. This is a reliable early-ripening grape, though is susceptible to powdery mildew.Grape Powdery Mildew
The wine produced is typically a soft while full and fruity white.
Also planted in Tasmania Australia and New Zealand. An early ripening grape very similar to Gewürztraminer. Beautiful eating grape, a vigorous grower. NZ Grapevine Improvement Group Inc.
References
Barringwood Winery, Devenport TAS