These Merlot grapes ripen fairly early and have lower tannins. High-quality Merlot wines are medium to dark red in color, rich, with fruit characteristics of black currant, cherry and mint.

This Zinfandel is considered California's red-wine grape because it's not widely grown in other parts of the world. It is a hearty, robust red with berrylike, spicy, even peppery flavors.

This Pinot Noir when young, exhibits simple fruit flavors of cherries, plums, raspberries and strawberries. With age, Pinot’s flavors lengthen into chocolate, game, figs, prunes, truffles and violets.

These Syrah wines are deep-colored and show strong tar, spice and pepper qualities. Syrahs slowly take on characteristics of sweet blackberries, black currants and plums.

Our dark Cabernet Sauvignon wines are rich in color, aroma and depth. They age well and are smooth to the palate, with distinctive spice-accented, long-lasting flavors.

A number of lesser known red wine varietals are offered here.