Grape varieties
 

Has anyone had any experience making wine from Fredonia, Villard Blanc or
Chancellor grapes. These are recommended for our area by the Extension
Service.

Dick

Forget the Fredonia for winemaking (low brix and too strong labrusca
flavour) they are o.k. as table grapes.

"Richard Heckman" > wrote in message
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> Has anyone had any experience making wine from Fredonia, Villard Blanc or
> Chancellor grapes. These are recommended for our area by the Extension
> Service.
>
> Dick
>
>

I make Chancellor, it's a good hybrid. I make it very tannic so most
would not like it. If you leave it on the skins you will end up with
an inky black wine. I have some from 97 that is still too young to
drink but is coming around.

You don't have to do that, just keep an eye (tongue really) on the
extraction.

It makes very good vinegar as a heads up, really powerful.

Don't recall making Fredonia or Villard Blandc but do make a bit of
Seyval; it's another great hybrid.

Joe

Richard Heckman wrote:
> Has anyone had any experience making wine from Fredonia, Villard Blanc or
> Chancellor grapes. These are recommended for our area by the Extension
> Service.
>
> Dick