I didn’t have to ponder which vines to plant. I wasn’t about to plant grapes that I wouldn’t enjoy making wine out of. As a general example I didn’t plan on planting a white grape variety. Now, I only had to pick one of the red grape varieties. I didn’t want to grow Pinot Noir, it’s a spoiled grape that needs a lot of care, and I know it doesn’t grow well in most terroirs. I didn’t want Merlot and there were tens of others I didn’t want either. Some of the varieties that I was considering were Malbec, Sangiovese, or Nebbiolo, but in the end I settled for my obvious choices. I wanted to plant Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
