Shelburne Vineyard

LaCrescent is the most commonly planted white grape in Vermont due to is outstanding fruit character & cold-hardy quality. Each year, it exhibits a distinctive, fragrant, floral aroma. This vintage bursts w/ lively fruit flavors & just a touch of sweetness. It finishes smoothly w/ lingering notes of stone fruits.

This red wine is an homage to the spouses, partners & families of our hard working vineyard & winery staff. This red wine is a semi-dry blend of Vermont grown grapes. The aroma is fresh & fruity w/ the texture is rich w/ a touch of sweetness & a lingering berry finish. Serve at room temperature or chilled to brighten the juicy fruit notes.

Vermont grown & produced, Marquette is the leading red for our region. Two barrels of our 2011 vintage were set aside to age sur lie & in oak for 16 months to amplify the fruits characteristics & obtain a fuller mouth-feel. This wine expresses notes of rich berries & earth w/ a luscious mouth-feel & an exuberant personality. Layers of flavor lead to a satisfyingly soft finish.

The Cayuga White Grape exudes crisp fruit, mostly of grapefruit both in aroma & taste. The small amounts of Riesling & Chardonnay serve to round out its mouth feel & provide a lingering finish.

This Pinot Noir hybrid developed by the University of Minnesota is super cold hardy & disease resistant while producing outstanding quality red wines w/ complex notes of cherry, berry, pepper & spice.

A recent hybrid developed at the University of Minnesota has excellent winter hardiness & produces white wines w/ distinct apricot, citrus & peach aromas & flavors. Wines can be made off-dry or sweet.

Another‎ Elmer Swenson hybrid. This white wine grape produces wine w/ a delicate floral nose & is best used as a blending component to add body to a thinner wine.

Considered one of the “Noble” grape varieties, this traditional cool climate European grape (vitis Vinifera) produces a wonderfully aromatic crisp white wine w/ bright acidity & notes of peach & honeysuckle in our vineyard.

A very new Minnesota hybrid red wine grape w/ excellent cold hardiness & disease resistance. Produces complex wines w/ soft tannins & low acidity.