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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VIGNOLES
OVERVIEW:
Vignoles is one of Missouri’s most versatile white grapes and a popular cultivar grown in the Midwest. This French-American hybrid produces wines that have range from dry, to sweet, to late harvest dessert wines. Vignoles is a popular choice for white wine blends.
Vignoles grapes are hardy enough to handle the Show Me State winters and are one of the earlier ripening grape varietals in the state. Vignoles' crowd-pleasing capabilities and versatility make it an incredibly popular choice among the wine-buying public.
Vignoles is celebrated during the month of August.
PRONUNCIATION:
veen-yole
Acres in Missouri:
15.5% - 263.1 acres
Flavors or tasting notes:
Tropical fruits like pineapple, peach and apricot, sometimes citrus and floral notes
Taste Profile:
Medium-bodied, crisp and flavorful
Ideal Serving Temperature:
Between 44–55°F
Food pairings:
Spicy cheeses, spiced curry, Asian or Mexican dishes, buffalo wings, spicy grilled peppers and barbecue, berries and tropical fruits, cheesecake, and Crème Brûlée
Recipe ideas:
Vignoles Peach & Strawberry Slush
Delicious and Easy Peachy Vignoles Trifle
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