About Hybrid Wines

Hybrid wines refer to US wine varietals that are a crossbreeding of European vinifera wine grapes and indigenous American wine grapes that have hearty rootstocks well adapted to the US climate.

Top Picks for Hybrid Wines

Weis Vineyards 2022 Heart Of The Lake White Aravelle NY.81
94 points
$21
Delicate floral aromas are the star of this white wine with hints of stone fruit in the back ground; an easy drinker that transports you to a warm Spring day.
Awards: 2024 New York Wine Classic - Best Hybrid White Wine
Airy Acres Vineyard 2021  Lemberger
94 points
$25
A super earthy and savory red that will be superb with rich fare, especially game.
Braganini 2020 GDN Estate Reserve Petite Pearl
94 points
$21
A distinctive sweet red wine that has some fun twists and turns; serve with desserts and cheeses.
Awards: '2023 Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Hybrid Red Wine' 2023 Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Best Red
Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Marechal Foch
93 points
$16
Best Buy
A delicious, rather Zinfandel-like Marechal Foch that deserves a seat at the dinner table.
93 points $16 Best Buy
Weis Vineyards 2020  Blaufrankisch
93 points
$25
A beautifully balanced and nuanced Blaufrankisch that will be very versatile and cellar worthy.
William Heritage 2022 Burn Pile Vineyard Reserve Chambourcin
92 points
$48
A classic Chambourcin with bold, black fruit notes and an underlying earthy and spicy character that will be great with richer food pairings.
Awards: '2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Best Hybrid Red Wine'
Plagido’s Winery 2019 Coeur dEst Outer Coastal Plain
92 points
$29
A lovely red blend to pair with a winter roast and semi sweet root vegetables, and it will satisfy lovers of oak and dark fruit alike.
Deer Run Winery NV Conesus White Blend Finger Lakes
92 points
$12
Best Buy
A delicious off-dry blend of white hybrid grapes that balance each other beautifully.
92 points $12 Best Buy
Johnson Estate NV Estate Grown Lake Effect White Blend Lake Erie
91 points
$19
A lovely, soft Summer sipper with enticing floral notes and crisp fruity flavors.
Parallel 44 2022 Promise Red Wisconsin
91 points
$28
A berry forward red with a pleasingly long earthy and cocoa finish.