OH, NO! I live only about 85 miles from Fremont, WI, where Wolf River was found. It’s a local favorite and is at it’s best around here (full sun, sandy soil), which I suppose is the reason for its initial appeal to collectors way back in 1875, so I feel bound to stick up for it.
The apples are dry, not bland. They are huge but light weight, which means they soak up whatever flavors they’re cooked with, and, I suppose, would be great for drying if anyone ever did that anymore. People do still bake pies though, and nothing (with the possible exception of Northern Spy) makes a better pie. You need only two.