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"Drink wine, and you will sleep well. Sleep, and you will not sin. Avoid sin, and you will be saved. Ergo, drink wine and be saved." - Medieval German saying
The Grape Escape allows you the opportunity to make wine from many exciting regions: Northern California & Italy in the Fall and Argentina & Chile in the Spring. Be sure to ask about our organically grown grapes and our sulfite free wines that are available in limited quantities.
Fall Season (October-September)
Wines from Northern California are celebrated throughout the world and appreciated as one of the preeminent wine regions. We source our grapes from this prestigious region with grapes from the Sierra Foothills, Sonoma County and Napa Valley. California winemaking begins in the fall durning October and September.
| Fall Season (October-September) |
California "Grand Cru" Sierra Foothills |
Italy "Premier Cru" Tuscanny |
California "Premier Cru" Sonoma & Mendocino |
California "Grand Premier Cru" Napa, Santa Cruz & Russian River |
| Red Wines | ||||
| Cabernet Sauvignon | x | x | x | |
| Merlot | x | x | x | |
| Syrah/Shiraz | x | x | ||
| Syrah/Shiraz - Organic | x | |||
| Brunello (Sangiovese) | x | x | ||
| Brunello - Organic | x | |||
| Barbera | x | |||
| Pinot Noir | x | |||
| Old Vine Zinfandel | x | |||
| Chianti | x | |||
| Montepulciano | x | |||
| Cabernet Franc | x | |||
| Petite Sirah | x | |||
| Grenache | x | |||
| Alicante | x | |||
| Super Tuscan Blends | x | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape | x | |||
| Bordeaux Blend | x | |||
| Mr. G's Blend | x | |||
| Carrato's Blend | x | |||
| Clemente's Blend | x | |||
| White Wines | ||||
| Trebbiano | x | |||
| Pinot Grigio | x | |||
| Chardonnay (Oak) | x | x | ||
| Chardonnay (Stainless) | x | x | ||
| Sauvignon Blanc | x | |||
| Gewurztraminer | x | |||
| Riesling | x | |||
| Chenin Blanc | x | |||
| Viognier | x | |||
| Luna (Chard/Pinot) | x |
Chile and Argentina are emerging wine producing powerhouses due to the deep and earthy texture of its wines and dry climate. The United States is starting to catch up to the rest of the world in its appreciation of South American wines. South American winemaking begins in the spring during April and May.
| South American Spring Season (April-May) |
Argentina "Grand Cru" Mendoza |
Chile "Grand Cru" Curico Valley |
Chile "Grand Premier Cru" Colchagua Valley |
| Red Wines | |||
| Cabernet Sauvignon | x | x | |
| Merlot | x | x | |
| Syrah/Shiraz | x | x | |
| Carmenere | x | x | |
| Malbec | x | x | |
| Tempranillo | x | ||
| Sangiovese | |||
| TGE Blend | x | x | |
| "Clos Apalta" Blend | x | x | |
| Bordeaux Blend | x | x | |
| White Wines | |||
| Pinot Grigio | x | ||
| Chardonnay | x | ||
| Sauvignon Blanc | x | ||
| Luna (Chard/Pinot) | x |