This wine is made from Chambourcin grapes grown on our vines in the Shenandoah Valley. Chambourcin is a purple-skinned, French-American hybrid grape that is more readily available in the United States and Australia than in its homeland, France. It is one of the world’s most popular hybrid varieties and is noted for its distinctive dark coloring and herbaceous aroma. Chambourcin wines are often spicy, with black cherry and plum flavors, and a range of herbal characters. Chambourcin’s exact parentage is unknown, but it is thought to be a crossing of native North American vines with a French hybrid. Its hybrid status prevents it from qualifying as a Meritage blender. This version of Chambourcin wine is fermented in a slightly sweet style in response to requests from many of our regular guests. It is a spicy, easy drinking red wine with a sophisticated smooth finish.
