Seedling of Winesap. Medium to large, roundish to cone-shaped fruit. Dull red bloom over greenish base. Firm, tender, juicy, yellowish flesh. Tart, rich, wine-like flavor. Excellent firm cooking apple with spicy taste. Best for baking and cider. Good keeper. Medium to large, moderately vigorous tree. Blooms late. Pollen sterile- triploid. Fire blight, scab and cedar apple rust resistant. Ripens September into October. Zones 5-8. Introduced in 1895.