History Vidal blanc
vidal ice wines (pictured right) popular style of wine produced in canada.
in late 1940s, grape brought canada adhemar de chaunac, french enologist working ontario wine producer t.g. bright & company (later known bright wines , part of constellation brands). de chaunac responsible bringing many vitis vinifera , hybrid varieties canada see grapes grow in canadian climate. vidal blanc 1 of varieties de chaunac experimented late harvest , leaving grapes on vines winter. style of ice wine vidal blanc become associated didn t become commercially popular in canada till 1980s.
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