Intense smoky-sweet flavor.
Varietals
Grape Expectations offers a private client winery experience with handpicked grapes sourced from the vineyards of California. Red wine may be made with a single varietal or a blend of grapes. Our experts will assist you with grape selection if needed. The varietals available are listed below.
California Varietals
Fall Winemaking Season
Availability is subject to change
Alicante Bouschet
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Barbera
Tastes both rich and light-bodied.
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Black Malvasia
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Cabernet Franc
Aromas of raspberry, bramble, and bell pepper.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
High concentration and age worthiness.
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Carignane
Red fruit and baking spice flavors.
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Grenache
Rich, flavorful red wines and deep, ruby-tinted rosé.
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Malbec
Rich, dark fruit flavors and smooth chocolatey finish.
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Merlot
Boisterous black cherry flavors, supple tannins, and chocolatey finish.
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Mourvèdre
Deeply bold, smoky red wine.
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Nebbiolo
Delicate aromas accompanied by strong tannins.
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Petite Sirah
Rich black fruit flavors and bold tannins.
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Petit Verdot
A minor blending grape.
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Primativo
Big, jammy, and rustic, with high alcohol, chewy tannins, and a sweet finish.
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Sangiovese
High acid, firm tannins and balanced nature.
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Syrah
Dark fruit flavors from sweet blueberry to savory black olive.
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Tempranillo
Cherry, dried fig, cedar, tobacco, and dill.
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Zinfandel
Red fruit flavors and smoky exotic spice notes.
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Old Vine Zinfandel
Rich, dark berry flavors.