Some Grapes Rankings

Ava Park

IT’S GRAPE SEASON! Well, not exactly. In the United States, the peak time to harvest grapes is August to October. However, that will not stop me from writing an article about ranking relatively specific and almost completely non-scientific grape varieties. 

1. Shine muscats:

Shine muscats are hands down the best grape variety. Due to their plump nature and sweet taste, it feels justifiable to spend 12 dollars for one bunch. I like to eat these grapes by peeling off the skin of the grape. No particular reason—it just tastes better that way. I also appreciate their not too crunchy, but not too soft (or chewy) texture.n Also, this is not the fruit to use to make tanghulu (a traditional Chinese snack of sugar coated fruits). I tried using them, and failed miserably. You are better off just eating them as they are

2. Cotton candy grapes 

I think most will agree that cotton candy grapes are delicious. It's remarkable that they taste just like cotton candy! I’m sure some of you are wondering why they taste so similar to the sweet treat, and after some research (a quick Google search), I’m pleased to say that according to NPR, its taste is not attributable to some advanced plant creating process but rather a product of some good ol’ plant breeding.

 

Graphic by Ava Park

 

3. Kyoho grapes

I've been eating these grapes for forever and never knew the proper name of them until I started writing this list.The proper way to eat this—according to me—is to also peel off the skin, but if you're lazy, you can just suck out the non-skin part of the grape and then spit out the seeds after. This is the perfect grape to eat while talking with friends or family. But be sure to have three plates or bowls ready to dispose of skin and seeds. (unless you eat them… Weird).

4. Moondrop grapes

I’ve actually never had these grapes, or I might've and just don't remember. These grapes are the funniest looking on the list, and also have the coolest name. They also share the same name as the moon character from “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach.” Additionally, the grapes have dimples! Who doesn't like a good dimple?

5. Red dragon brand red grapes 

I tried these recently and easily had 50. Solid grapes. Some were sour, but not enough to justify not putting it on this list.

Fun Fact:

Here is a collection of things in the media called sour grapes  

  • That one character from Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bitty Adventures  

  • The Sour Grape by Jory John

  • Sour Grapes by Robin (Teen Titans Go)

  • Sour Grapes by Le Sserafim