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After a naming challenge drew 1,100 suggestions from around the world, a Cornell breeder has revealed the secret identities of two new wine grapes: Arandell and Aromella. Bruce Reisch, professor of horticulture in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, introduced the grapes at the wine industry conference in Rochester, N.Y. Feb. Arandell - a mash-up of 'arandano,' the Spanish word for blueberry, and the 'ell' from Cornell - is the first grape released from the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station's 'no-spray' vineyard. Reisch hopes its hint of blueberry will attract wine lovers, while its superior resistance to downy and powdery mildews will appeal to growers interested in sustainable practices. Its name was suggested by Michael Fleischhauer, a retired computer analyst and wine enthusiast from Juneau, Alaska. Aromella, an aromatic, muscat white wine grape, was named by Michael Borboa, a California winemaker and songwriter. Aromella ranks high for winter hardiness and productivity.
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