A hardy grape native to North America, as opposed to the Vitis vinifera species, which is used much more commonly for winemaking. Hybrids of Vitis aestivalis are sometimes used to make wine; the most ...

Guided by vintner Jeremy Ligon, Seth helps stomp Chambourcin grapes, samples Norton grapes straight from the vine, and learns how their high malic acid and thick pulp contribute to bold ...

The 19th century brought the advent of the Norton grape, a cross between European and native varieties, and that singular ...

Now, here we are harvesting grapes in Marlborough for our twelfth vintage! I don’t just put my name to the wines – I’m involved in the process, which makes being here in this stunning region for ...

Hybrids of Vitis aestivalis are sometimes used to make wine; the most prominent of these varieties is the Norton grape. Classic European winemaking species of grape. Examples include Cabernet ...