CHAMBOURCIN
OVERVIEW:
Chambourcin is a red French-American hybrid grape that competes for one of the world’s most popular hybrid grape varieties. It is known for its rich color that adds depth to many red blends. It is known as a teinturier grape (from the French word for “dye”) which is known for producing dark juice, rather than clear. Chambourcin is celebrated during the month of November.
PRONUNCIATION:
sham-bor-san
Acres in Missouri:
11.5% - 195.5 acres
Flavors or tasting notes:
The nose will often pick up notes of cherry and a light oak while it will taste earthy on the palate with strong notes of dark cherry.
Taste Profile:
Smooth, medium-bodied wine with soft and subtle tannins
Ideal Serving Temperature:
65°F to cellar temperature
Food pairings:
Pork loin, burgers, short ribs, red sauce, mushrooms, applesauce, strawberries, figs, brie, camembert, walnuts, cobbler, chocolate cake
Recipe ideas:
Slow-cooker Chambourcin Mushrooms
Chambourcin Wine Reduction Sauce
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SEYVAL BLANC
OVERVIEW:
Seyval Blanc is a French-American hybrid grape that makes a dry to semi-dry, clean, crisp medium-bodied wine with an herbal, fresh flavor. When it is barrel fermented, it can take on an oak complexity indicative of Chardonel.
PRONUNCIATION:
say-vahl-blahnc
Acres in Missouri:
2.5% - 41.8 acres
Flavors or tasting notes:
herbal spices, pear and oak (if fermented in barrels)
Taste Profile:
medium-bodied, clean and crisp
Ideal Serving Temperature:
Between 38–45°F
Food pairings:
Grilled chicken and fish, green vegetables, sushi, white cheeses, pasta & cream sauce, lemon cake & melon
Recipe ideas:
Missouri White Wine Shrimp Linguine
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