Inland Desert Nursery

Aglianico - VCR 7 (FPMS 02) (Taurasi)

Vigorous, but lower productivity than average. Good general and basal fertility. Versatile in hottest climates. Small clusters, moderately compact. Medium-small berries, dark blue. Tolerant of botrytis and mildew. Wine: ruby red; floral aroma, delicate and persistent; good alcohol and acid, well-structured. Adapted for long aging. Comes from Campania, where Mastroberardino has been at the forefront of creating its reputation as Taurasi.

Barbera - Clone #02

Cutting material from Jim Holmes' Vineyard on Red Mountain, Benton City, WA.

Barbera - VCR 15 (FPMS 02)

Medium small cluster, lower than average cluster weight. High sugar, deep red color, aroma delicate and fruit flavored scent. It is adaptable for the production of wines to extend aging.

Barbera - VCR 19 (FPMS 08)

Small cluster, lower than average weight. Ruby red color, spicy, of good body and structure. Consistent productivity. It is adaptable for the production of good structure of aging.

Cabernet Franc - VCR 10 (FPMS 09)

Medium vigor and productivity. Good general and basal fertility. Medium cluster, semi-compact with one short wing. Medium berry size, moderately thick skin. Wine: intense ruby red; aromas of woodland fruits, slightly herbaceous; well-structured, smooth; characteristics intermediate between CS and Merlot.

Cabernet Sauvignon - Clone #02

Cabernet Sauvignon - Clone #04

Cabernet Sauvignon - Clone #06

Cabernet Sauvignon - Clone #08

Cabernet Sauvignon - Clone #10

Cabernet Sauvignon - Clone #21

Cabernet Sauvignon - Clone #24

Cabernet Sauvignon - Clone #32

Cinsault - Clone #02

Dolcetto

Type of Wine: Light bodied red with low acidity and low tannins.
Origin: Dolcetto roughly translates from Italian as the "little sweet one". It is the principal grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is considered the lunchtime or everyday wine of Northern Italy. The most famous rendition of the wine is Dolcetto D'Alba. Dolcetto is typically not blended with other varieties, but rather boasts multiple clones that are often inter-planted, thereby imparting complexity to the wine's aroma, flavor and structure.
Color: Dolcetto is a wine that is bright reddish-purple in color that tends to fade over time to ruby red.
Description: These thinned-skinned grapes deliver a fruit driven wine with aromas of ripe blackberries and red plums. A direct Zinfandel-like fruitiness, combined with Merlot-like soft tannins, make Dolcetto charmingly seductive.
Aging: One of the few Italian red wines that is drinkable upon release. Dolcetto can mature further with a year or two of cellaring but it is best enjoyed immediately, as is the case with Beaujolais Nouveau from Burgundy. While often compared to Beaujolais Nouveau, Dolcetto tends to have a fuller body with more complex taste.
Best Location: Hot, bright, sunny days with cool, damp nights. This combination allows the mornings to build acidity and intensify the fruitiness characteristic of the grape.
Planting: The grapes were planted with northern and eastern exposures. These aspects provide the benefit of a "cool down" period from the intense summer heat. These cooler temperatures allow the grapes to "rest", neither depleting the vines of their acids nor of their flavor compounds - the latter potentially occurring as a result of over-respiration due to hotter climes.
Food Pairings: Dolcetto is the preferred accompaniment to spaghetti with any red (tomato) sauce, grilled Portobello mushrooms and tomato and mozzarella salads. This wine goes well with foods that are naturally high in acidity.

Montepulciano - VCR 10 (FPMS 02) Abruzzo

From east of Tuscany, where it makes Montepulciano de Abruzzo. Vigorous and productive. Medium clusters, semi-compact, cylindrical-conical, often winged. Medium berries, black-violet. Adapted to climates warm and dry to regulate maturation. Wine: intense ruby red; fruity, tannic, good body, velvety; not acidic. Often used in Tuscany to boost the color and body of Sangiovese. Wine of the year in Italy for 2000.

Petite Syrah - FPS #03

Petite Verdot - Clone #02

Pinot Nero (P. Noir) - VCR 18 (FPMS 68)

Medium vigor and productivity. High general and basal fertility. Small cylindrical clusters with slight wings, compact. Small berries, dark blue. Medium-good resistance to botrytis. Wine: higher than average color intensity; persistent, delicate perfume of wild berries; adapted for still wine with aging potential.

Refosco - VCR 5 (FPMS 03) (Faedis)

Good vigor, but lower than usual. Good general and basal fertility. Adapted to heavy soil. Clusters medium-small, conical with one short wing. Berries medium-small, black-violet, resistant to botrytis and mildew. Wine: light ruby red with aromas and flavors of spice; good structure, high polyphenols for aging 1-2 years. Lends itself to "nouveaux" wines. From Friuli-Venezia-Giulia.

Sangiovese - VCR 06 (FPMS 07) (Montalcino) (Brunello)

Piccolo. Good vigor and medium productivity. Good general and basal fertility. Medium-small clusters, moderately compact. Medium-small berries, dark blue. Good botrytis resistance. Wine: rich color, perfumed and spicy, with plum and cherry scents; robust, improves with aging. This and the VCR 23 were the preferred stand-alone clones in micro-vinification tastings. Brunello clone.

Sangiovese VCR 19 - (FPMS 08) (Romagnolo)

Piccolo. Vigorous, medium productivity. Good basal fertility. Adapted to hilly terrain, heavy soils. Rustic. Medium clusters, semi-compact with one wing. Medium-small berries, thick-skinned. Resistant to botrytis. Wine: good color intensity, floral/spicy aromas. Adapted for moderate aging and blending. Originally from Emilia-Romagna.

Sangiovese - VCR 23 (FPMS 10) (Romagnolo)

Piccolo. Good vigor, medium productivity. Medium general and basal fertility. Medium-small clusters, cylindrical, semi-compact. Smaller than average berries, blue-black. Good botrytis resistance. Wine: light ruby red; spicy aroma of cinnamon and black pepper; good body and polyphenols. Adapted for long aging and/or blending. Originally from Emilia-Romagna.