Seyval Blanc
[say-vahl BLAHN; BLAHNGK]
A French-American HYBRID created by the French hybridizers Seyve and Villard by crossing two other hybrids—Seibel 5656 and Seibel 4986 (Rayon d’Or). Officially known as Seyre-Villard 5276, Seyval Blanc is widely grown in the eastern United States, England, and parts of northern France. Officially known as Seyre-Villard 5276, Seyval Blanc is widely grown in the eastern United States, England, and parts of northern France. Wines produced from this variety are high in ACIDITY and therefore CRISP and LEAN, with a hint of grapefruit in the flavor. This is particularly characteristic of the wines from the northern areas like Michigan and New York. Wines produced from the more southern areas such as Virginia and Maryland are somewhat softer and fuller. Some producers are aging their Seyval Blanc wines in oak barrels to SOFTEN and enrich the wine, as well as increase the bottle life.
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