There was a lot of terrible Chambo out there for a long time, and there still is IMO. But yes it has seemingly turned a corner in recent years and is now more consistently making good wines, esp. in the hands of quality producers. Galen Glen of course is great, as is 1723.
Robin - Check out Lauren Zimmerman's Chambourcins at Port of Leonardtown winery in MD. Also Mike Fiore in MD ferments his Chambourcin on cabernet skins (I believe) for extra heft.
I'm hoping to finally get down to Port of Leonardtown this year. Been telling Lauren for a while now I'll be stopping by. And I'll take note of Mike Fiore and Fiore Winery (just looked it up).
There was a lot of terrible Chambo out there for a long time, and there still is IMO. But yes it has seemingly turned a corner in recent years and is now more consistently making good wines, esp. in the hands of quality producers. Galen Glen of course is great, as is 1723.
Oh I also used one from Stony Run for a tasting last summer - was more of a friendly quaffer, quite fun.
I have yet to have anything from 1723. I'll have to change that.
Their vinifera stuff isn’t great in my experience, but their hybrids can be excellent.
Robin - Check out Lauren Zimmerman's Chambourcins at Port of Leonardtown winery in MD. Also Mike Fiore in MD ferments his Chambourcin on cabernet skins (I believe) for extra heft.
I'm hoping to finally get down to Port of Leonardtown this year. Been telling Lauren for a while now I'll be stopping by. And I'll take note of Mike Fiore and Fiore Winery (just looked it up).