Winesap is an old apple cultivar of unknown origin,[1] dating at least to American colonial times.

[4][5] Although the particular origin of the Winesap is not clear, authors note that it was known during the Colonial period and is thought to have come from New Jersey.

It stores well, and its decline in popularity has been attributed to the development and increased use of controlled atmosphere storage which allowed a wider variety of apples to be sold over the course of the year.

[2] The Winesap fruit is small to medium with a deep, cherry red skin and a crisp, yellow flesh.

It has moderate disease resistance including to mildew and blooms a few days later than other late varieties.