Grape growers and winemakers have centuries of experience with classic grapes such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Syrah, offering them a professional understanding of how and where these grapes grow, and the characteristics of the wine they make. But how do winemakers—and wine drinkers—approach grape varieties that have been out of use for generations, such as the American heritage grapes that are now being re-discovered?
