Most sources say the Winekist apple variety was introduced by Carl A Hansen, Brookings, South Dakota back in 1949. However, others will debate that this variety originated in Maine. Whichever it is, the Winekist is lovely inside and out! 
 
Unlike most summer apples, they have been known to store exceptinally well. The skin of the fruit is wine-red with stripes of darker red and very small white dots. The juicy, coarse flesh is almost solid beet-red: a real eye popper! Wonderful for cider and the red-fleshed apples make great dark-pink tart applesauce.  It’s good for fresh eating…for those who like it tart!