.com European Just because you enjoy European varietals doesn't mean you have to buy wine grown and produced across the Atlantic. Many of these grapes have successfully migrated to Pennsylvania, fulfilling their potential in our state's fertile soil. The species of grape vine that originated in Europe is called Vitis vinifera, and many of the world's most famous and beloved varietals fall into this category. Here are some of the wines you should know, along with a bit on what to expect when you crack open your next bottle of Continental vino. Native Native grapes are, as they sound, ones that grow naturally in Pennsylvania and are adapted to the soil and climate - with a hardy ability to thrive in the cold. Native grapes can be found across the state (including in the backyards of many home growers!) but are most common in the NorthWest region. ALBARIÑO CABERNET FRANC CABERNET SAUVIGNON CHARDONNAY GEWÜRZTRAMINER GRÜNER VELTLINER LEMBERGER (ALSO KNOWN AS BLAUFRÄNKISCH) MERLOT PINOT GRIGIO/PINOT GRIS PINOT NOIR RIESLING SYRAH One characteristic that native grapes share is a " foxy " note, which refers to a distinctive wild, musky smell. It's an intriguing aroma and one that can be balanced by sweetness or grape-y flavor, which is also common among native grapes. CATAWBA CONCORD DELAWARE NIAGARA PAWINELAND | 23http://pawineland.com