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cool-climate growing regions. Programs at both used often used for blending with other wines. The
schools dedicate research to producing new grapes grape produces a deep-colored wine with a full,
with potential for flavor and winemaking, with an aromatic flavor, and no unpleasant hybrid flavors.
ideal balance between cold-hardiness and delicate It can be made into a dry style or one with a mod-
flavors. erate residual sugar level, giving it a pleasant but
The following is a list of the most popular French- not overbearing sweetness. Wines from this grape
American hybrids in the U.S., according to “The are higher in tannins than other French-American
Grape Grower’s Handbook” by Ted Goldammer hybrids. Varietal descriptors include raspberry,
and used with permission from the publisher, Apex cloves, cherry, plum, and tobacco. The wine may be
Publishing. found in Ontario (Canada), Missouri, Pennsylvania,
Michigan, North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio,
Red Wine Varieties Kentucky, New York and New Jersey.
Baco Noir: Produces wines that have been various- Chancellor: The wine quality is among the better
ly described as “Rhone-style” or “Beaujolais-style.” of the French-American hybrids, and it does well
It is characterized by high titratable acidity at fruit alone or in blends. It produces a medium-bodied
maturity and produces wines of good quality that red wine which is capable of aging well. It tends
are normally deeply pigmented but low in tannin to be very colored, and care should be taken not
content. It develops a fruity aroma associated with to extract too much color from the skins. It’s an
aspects of herbs. The wine is grown primarily in important grape in the cooler regions of Canada
Canada, New York, Oregon and Nova Scotia. and the U.S., such as the Finger Lakes Region of
New York.
Chambourcin: Considered one of the best of
French-American hybrids, is a highly rated wine Frontenac: Produces deep-colored wines with
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