Winemaking

(Vitis labrusca) Concord grapes were developed 1849 in Concord, Massachusetts by Ephraim Bull. The original vine he selected is still growing at his former house. Concord is considered a Vitis labrusca cultivar, though some believe that it may have been cross fertilized with a Catawba grape. Concord is the most famous American grape with vigorous, hardy and productive vines. Concord grapes are used as table grapes, juice and jelly grapes as well as wine grapes. They are tough skinned, flavorful and highly aromatic grapes with a distinct “foxy” flavor.