Wines made from Seyval blanc grapes of Lancaster Valley
Discover the best wines made with Seyval blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Lancaster Valley.
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 southern Pennsylvania (Lancaster County, climate moderated by Chesapeake Bay), rich, well-drained soils. Chambourcin and Vidal Blanc are the signature hybrids: supple, fruity red with cherry and raspberry notes, and a crisp white with citrus and white flowers. Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc and Merlot add structured vinifera with fresh fruit and herbaceous touches. Seyval Blanc and Cayuga White round out the hybrids.