Wines made from Vidal blanc grapes of Kansas
Discover the best wines made with Vidal blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Kansas.
Aromatic, structured whites with firm acidity preserved at full ripeness, featuring aromas of citrus, pineapple, mango, apricot, honey and muscat notes. Absolute star of Canadian Icewines (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia) where thick-skinned berries survive on the vine through frost, yielding rich liquoreux with exotic fruit and honey aromas. Also made as dry and semi-sweet whites in the northeastern United States. French hybrid created in 1930 by Jean-Louis Vidal (Ugni Blanc × Rayon d'Or).
Central US state, first AVA recognised in 2023 (Kaw Valley, ~2,200 ha in the northeast). Harsh continental climate, fertile loess soils. Signature resistant hybrid grapes. Norton (Cynthiana) flagship red: deep with blackberry, black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and spice notes, firm tannins.