Grapes

We make wines from the following grape varieties. Some of them are used alone, others in blends and some varieties in both. They represent a range of varieties that we feel do best in the terroirs where they are grown.

Roussanne is a variety native to the Rhone Valley in France. It is a moderately growing vine that has low to moderate yields. It’s wines often have aromas and flavors of honey, beeswax, apricot and minerals.

Sauvignon Blanc Musque is a  clone of Sauvignon Blanc known for it’s intense aroma and citrus character especially when grown in cool climates and sandy soils.

Vermentino is a white grape grown primarily in Liguria, Sardinia and Corsica. It is also known as Rolle in southern France. A vigorous vine that creates wines with pear and citrus aromatics and high acidity.

Syrah is originally from the northern Rhone Valley but has been successfuly planted in many areas of the world. Always a dark wine, it ‘s flavors and aromas are very reflective of the place where it is grown. Cooler regions tend to have lots of black pepper and earthy/mineral character while warmer sites have more blackberry and other fruit flavors.

Grenache Noir is a widely planted variety worldwide that is thought to have originated in northern Spain. It is often blended with other varieties, especially Syrah, to bring smoothness and roundness to the mouthfeel.

Mourvedre is another variety of Spanish origin that is used in blending. It brings tannic structure and intensity to it’s blends.

Pinot Noir is the source of the great red wines of Burgundy. It is a very old variety that is prone to mutation which have generated a wide range of different clones. It requires a cool growing season to produce quality wine with wonderful fruit and earth aromatics and flavors that this variety is known for.