Vin Rouges

Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot

These two grape varieties are easily the most recognized within the Wine World today. First to be recognized was the Cabernet Sauvignon because it is the main variety used in France's famous Medoc vineyards found in  Bordeaux. It is this grape variety that has been the main reason for the wine explosion on the part of the consumer. It is also the first of France's great varietal wines to be produced in our own California vineyards. Today, a California Cabernet Sauvignon from a well know producer sell for as much money a some of the Grand Cru Classe. 

Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz

These two grape varieties originate from to different areas, the Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the classic grape varietals from Bordeaux and the Syrah is from the Rhone Valley.  Today, with the new world techniques used in producing wines, we can blend these two varietals making an exceptionally rich, well structured wine with lovely fruit and a long lingering finish.

The reason we can produce this blend is due to the varied soil conditions in the Languedoc region. The Cabernet Sauvignon needs deeper and richer soils while less rich soils are needed for the Shiraz. Both are available in our area but with limited production.