Wines made from Seyval blanc grapes of Western Connecticut Highlands
Discover the best wines made with Seyval blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Western Connecticut Highlands.
Lively, taut whites with a slender palate and fresh acidity, with aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers, pear and discreet herbal notes. Refreshing finish; best drunk young. A cold- and disease-resistant interspecific variety, it produces whites and sparkling wines in the UK (Kent, Sussex), Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and the northeastern US. French hybrid created by Bertille Seyve (Seyve-Villard 5-276).
AVA in north-west Connecticut, temperate climate with short summers, rolling terroir. Chardonnay and Riesling are signature king whites with citrus, green apple, white flowers and a mineral touch, taut acidity. Seyval and Vidal Blanc hybrids as lively cold-hardy whites. Cabernet Franc is the signature king red with raspberry, green pepper and supple tannins.