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Chambourcin

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Description: Chambourcin Dry red wine made from Chambourcin (French-American hybrid) grapes of French Siebel hybrid and native American parentage. Smooth red wine, very rich in color and mild tannins. Great with cheeses and red meats. Alcohol: 12.3%.

Varietal Definition
Chambourcin:
A french-american hybrid used to make red wines with fruity flavors and some herbaceousness. Grown in the cooler regions of Eastern U.S. and Canada. Decreasing acreages also found in Europe; due to stringent European Union rules these varieties cannot be blended with traditional varieties.


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