Wine Regions / Grape Varieties
Vignoles
France (bred); primarily grown in the United States
Also known as: Ravat Vignoles
Vignoles, originally designated Ravat 51, is a white hybrid attributed to French breeder J.F. Ravat, who claimed a 1930 cross of Seibel 6905 and Pinot Noir. Genetic testing has since found no markers shared with either parent, so its true parentage is unknown. Named Vignoles by the Finger Lakes Wine Growers Association in 1970, it is now grown almost entirely in North America — New York's Finger Lakes and the Midwest.
Flavors & Aromas
Pineapple and tropical fruit, apricot, peach, honey, and citrus, with a distinctive musky lift and occasional herbal edge.
Winemaking & Aging
Very high acidity paired with high sugar, which makes it unusually versatile: dry, off-dry, late-harvest, and ice wine styles all work. Small, tight clusters are prone to bunch rot, demanding careful canopy management despite the vine's general hardiness. Dry versions drink best within 3–5 years; sweet styles age considerably longer.
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