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  • Varietals

  • Barbera

    Originally from the Piedmont region of Italy, Barbera is a versatile grape that is gaining popularity in California. It is usually made in a relatively light, fruit forward style, but is also capable of deeper, more concentrated wines.

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    Cabernet Franc

    Cabernet Franc is a small grape that, along with Sauvignon Blanc, is the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. While the varietal is not nearly as widely planted as its more famous offspring, Cabernet Franc is highly valued in Bordeaux blends.

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    Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cabernet Sauvignon is arguably the world’s most famous wine grape. Cabernet Sauvignon berries are black and spherical, with very tough skins; allowing them to thrive in a variety of climatic and geologic conditions.

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    Dolcetto

    Dolcetto is relatively easy to make into decent wine, but excellent examples take substantial effort, and are quite rare. Because Dolcetto ripens early in the season, it is often used as an insurance policy by growers who also cultivate later-ripening varietals.

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    Grenache

    Grenache produces smooth, balanced wines with ripe cherry and plum flavors. It pairs well with hearty risotto and pasta with meat sauces. The Grenache grape is widely planted in warm, sunny wine regions throughout the world.

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    Malbec

    Malbec is quite tannic and full bodied. In the glass, Malbec wine has a deep purple color, smooth tannins and ripe fruit flavors. It has traditionally been grown in the Bordeaux region of France where it is used as a blending grape.

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    Merlot

    Merlot has similar flavor characteristics to Cabernet Sauvignon, but tends to be a little softer and more herbaceous. This tends to leave a juicer sensation on the nose and palette. Naturally, Merlot drinks better at a younger age. For these reasons, many wine drinkers find Merlot more approachable than big, full bodied Cabernets.

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    Mission

    The Mission grape has historically been more important in California than it is today. The Mission grape is very productive and yields of ten tons per acre not unheard of.

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    Mourvedre

    Mourvedre is a full bodied red varietal that enjoys warm temperatures. It has ripe fruit, earthy flavors with a hint of spice and herbs. Many of the wines made from Mourvedre grapes will develop more complexity with age.

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    Nebbiolo

    Nebbiolo is a very old grape that has been grown in Italy for centuries. There are over forty different clones of this genetically unstable varietal.

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