Wines made from Vidal blanc grapes of Lake Erie Pennsylvania
Discover the best wines made with Vidal blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Lake Erie Pennsylvania.
More informations about the variety Vidal blanc
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).
More informations about the region of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania portion of the Lake Erie AVA (largest AVA east of the Rockies), climate tempered by the "lake effect" of Lake Erie extending the season, well-drained morainal soils. Concord as the signature native red (Vitis labrusca, planted since the 19th century): "foxy" and fruity with intense fresh grape, blackberry and jam, lively acidity — the backbone of the Concord Grape Belt's juices and sweet wines. Fragrant white Niagara, hybrids Vidal, Riesling and Chardonnay emerging.
What are the typical flavors of the Vidal blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Vidal blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Vidal blanc