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Chambourcin: (shahm-bor-SAN) produces a medium-bodied dry wine with a fruity aroma and cherry and earthy/spicy complexities. Chambourcin goes well with barbecue, pork and pasta dishes. Blumenhof grows 3 acres of Chambourcin. |
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Chardonel: (shahr-duh-NEL) A hybrid of the famed Chardonnay grape and the popular Seyval, this has become Blumenhof's featured white wine. Wines are very similar to Chardonnay. Chardonel is often fermented in French oak barrels resulting in a wine that is dry and full bodied. This is great with heartier seafood dishes as well as pasta with butter or cream sauces. Blumenhof grows 4 acres of Chardonel. |
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Cynthiana: (sin-thee-AN-uh) Cynthiana, a native American grape that produces a rich, full-bodied red wine with character that is often compared with Cabernet Sauvignon. Ever since a Missouri Cynthiana won the First Medal of Merit at the Vienna World Exposition of 1873, this varietal has repeatedly received rapturous reviews from red wine lovers. Brooding dark color accompanied by a bouquet of spicy oak, black cherry, vanilla, and hints of coffee and cocoa. These flavors complement red meats and other richer foods. Blumenhof grows 2 acres of Cynthiana. |
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Rayon d'Or: (RAY-on DOOR) A grape variety that has been widely planted in the Loire Valley of France, where it became a parent of both Seyval and Vidal Blanc. The grapes ripen beautifully in our Treloar vineyard, producing a wine that shows both an herbal - citrus crispness and a delightful spiciness. Makes a fine aperitif. Blumenhof grows 1 acre of Rayon d'Or. |