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Many wine enthusiasts across the world enjoy and recognize wines produced from Vitis vinifera, the European grapevine species responsible for beloved Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. But winemakers in the Northern United States have recognize the potential of, literally, going back to our roots. The term “heritage” or “heirloom” grape apply to grapes that were bred and developed in the United States and are at least 100 years old as their own varietal of grape. Many heritage grapes that are becoming popularized in commercial production originate in the Hudson Valley of New York State. Hybrid wines, made from a cross of European Vitis vinifera vines and American Vitis labrusca or Vitis riparia grapes, have the reputation of being cold-hardy, resistant to pests, mold and rot. For wine lovers who are increasingly prioritizing minimal intervention in winemaking, and natural and biodynamic wines along with seeking out new taste adventures – these wines check every box. We invite you to join author and winemaker Carlo DeVito on this unique journey across New York to try wines you may not yet know. It could change everything you think you know about wine.
Featured Wines:
▸ Three Brothers Wineries & Estates 2019 Valvin Muscat Sur Lie
▸ Black Willow Winery Estate Diamond
▸ Fox Run Vineyards 2019 Traminette
▸ Fulkerson Winery 2019 Vincent
▸ Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery 2018 Vidal Blanc
This session was recorded live on December 16, 2020 by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation.
Kim Marconi, headwinemaker, and
Paige Vinson, winemaker, Three Brothers Winery
Cynthia West-Chamberlain , owner, Black Willow Winery
Peter Bell, winemaker, Fox Run Vineyards
Dan Gobush, winemaker, Fulkerson Winery
Brad Matrz, winemaker, Whitecliff Vineyards