Peaking Pinot

[dananne]

Chambourcin is a French hybrid grape that produces a dark-colored wine with more tannins than one would normally expect with a hybrid. They are generally medium-bodied, and in better examples they don't really show the "foxy" flavors, but are rather very fruity and aromatic. I wouldn't compare them to PN, but really wouldn't know what to compare them to, actually.

I've heard that Missouri wineries have been doing some good things with the grape, but I've heard better things about what they're doing with the Norton grape. I'd suggest trying one of those, too!