Germplasm

PD resistant. 50% Petit Sirah, 25% Cab. Sauv.; early bloom, early ripening; moderate productivity; relatively large berries, medium-large clusters; tasting descriptions include dark red-purple in color, bright red fruit, raspberry, cherry, ripe, tannic and elegant rather than dense.

PD resistant. 50% Zinf., 25% Petit Sirah, 12.5% Cab Sauv.; late Bloom, mid-season ripening; moderate-low productivity; relative large berries, large clusters; it is spur fruitful but typically has only one cluster per shoot and is more productive with cane pruning; tasting comments include medium dark red with purple color, berry pie, cassis, black olive, herbal, dried hay, coffee, vegetal like Cab. Sauv., licorice, round, moderate tannins, and soft finish.

PD resistant. 50% Sylvaner, 12.5% Cab Sauv., 12.5% Carignane, 12.5% Chardonna; mid-season bloom and ripening; high productivity; large berries, loose medium clusters; tasting comments include dark red purple color, complex fruit with herbs and earth, plum, big wine, dense, rich middle, tannic yet balanced. Winemakers believe it has great blending potential with Cabernet Sauvignon and has high levels of high-quality tannin.

PD resistant. 62.5% Cab. Sauv., 12.5% Carignan, 12.5% Chardonnay; early bloom, early ripening; high productivity; small-medium berries, medium-large clusters; wines are reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc; tasting comments include light straw to clear color, citrus, lime, tropical, gooseberry, golden delicious apple flavor, bright fruit, slightly bitter, and textured.

PD resistant. 62.5% Cab. Sauv., 12.5% Carignan, 12.5% Chardonnay; late bloom, mid-season ripening; medium productivity; small berries, small clusters; wines made from Davis-grown fruit have rated well; tasting comments include light straw-gold color, floral aromas, apple-melon, lychee, pineapple, green apple, juicy, harmonious, and well-balanced.