Chardonel, cunningly named vine cross of Seyval Blanc and Chardonnay made at New York State’s Geneva experimental station (see cornell) in 1953. Originally tested in eastern US under the name GW9, it was named and released only in 1990. The variety is more resistant to winter freeze, powdery mildew, and botrytis than Chardonnay, and is planted to a limited extent in cooler American states. Wines may resemble either Seyval Blanc or Chardonnay.
