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

Acquilano Wine Cellars 2023  Blaufrankisch
95 points
$24
Juicy plum, cherry, forest berry, touch of white pepper, fruity/savory at the same time with Black raspberry - marjoram and blood peach, all with silky tannins, a bit Spatburgunder-ish.
Weis Vineyards 2024  Seyval Blanc
95 points
$24
A textbook example of Seyval Blanc with refreshing and vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors that will be very crowd pleasing.
Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Other White Hybrid Varietal
Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Marechal Foch
94 points
$16
Best Buy
A charmingly silky, fruity and appetizing, easy-drinking red that will appeal to California Pinot drinkers; try with a light chill.
94 points $16 Best Buy
Johnson Estate 2022 Freelings Creek Reserve Chambourcin
94 points
$16
Best Buy
A very attractive, fruit-forward Chambourcin with nice smoky, cream, and meaty notes that dance on the palate; this will be excellent with BBQ.
Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Red Hybrid Varietal
94 points $16 Best Buy
White Pine NV Dune Shadow Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
94 points
$17
Best Buy
Juicy and smooth with a touch of spice showing the exceptional potential of Michigan varietals; your go-to red for all things grilled.
Awards: '2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Hybrid Red Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
94 points $17 Best Buy
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
Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Seyval Blanc
93 points
$14
Best Buy
An excellent and expressive Seyval with loads of fruit a great acidity.
93 points $14 Best Buy
Bet The Farm Winery 2024  Traminette
93 points
$22
A delicious and well balanced Traminette with excellent floral and citrus character and style; a superb summer wine.
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
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'