Melissa's Highlights Boutique Varietal California Grapes

Los Angeles, California – Melissa’s celebrates the California summer grape harvest with a collection of six boutique varietals. Each variety offers a unique taste and texture experience to discerning grape lovers looking for flavor and quality that is just a cut above the rest.

The delicate Champagne grape, the Candy Sweets® grape and full-bodied Jelly Drops® grape will be marketed in a convenient 1 lb. clamshell and available through late August. The tiny seedless Champagne is prized by culinary professionals for its high sugar content and multitude of uses from garnish to fine sauce. The Candy Sweets® grape is named for their sweet taste profile and the deep purple-velvet color of the plump and juicy Jelly Drops® has a rich, full grape flavor reminiscent of the classic Concord.

The Muscato grape is known for its very high sugar content. The Red Muscato sweetness pairs well with sharp cheese. The Green Muscato has a crisp refreshing taste that makes it a great out of hand snack or sauce for white meats, like pork. The richly flavored Black Muscato, with tones of currant and plum, make a delicious jelly preserve or reduction sauce for any red meat dish. All three will be available through October, marketed in 2-lbs. clamshells as well as a 3-lbs. tri-color pack for the ultimate in grape-ness!

Melissa’s Produce is the leading U.S. variety distributor of specialty and organic fresh produce. The company imports exotic fruits and vegetables from around the world. Melissa’s Produce can be contacted at 1.800.588.0151 or at www.melissas.com.

Source: Melissa’s Produce