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MASTERING HYBRID GRAPE WINEMAKING WITH MAUREEN MACDONALD FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 • 2 – 5 PM EASTERN
Hybrid grapes bred originally for cool and cold-climate vineyards often present a different set of winemaking challenges. Professional winemaker Maureen Macdonald specializes in making her estate wines in Connecticut from hybrid varieties and she will walk you through different strategies to approach your home winemaking with hybrid varieties. From low sugar to high acid, learn how to address common hybrid grape profiles. You’ll learn practical ways to be more successful in your own home winemaking with hybrid grapes. Maureen Macdonald “Varietal Focus” Columnist, WineMaker Magazine
Using the “Crowdcast” online platform, the replay will be available after the event is over.
