Red Wine Sensory Garden
Red Wine Sensory Garden
Each corner of the Red Wine Sensory Garden represents a red wine varietal or group of varietals. Descriptors are planted in the corner and affinities are planted toward the center.
Plantings vary seasonally and may include:
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Descriptors
Eggplant, black beans, broccoli, beets, radicchio, carrots, olives, green beans, sage, rosemary, basil
Affinities
Oregano, tobacco, blackberry, black cherry, bell pepper, black currant, mint, dill
Pinot Noir
Descriptors
Blueberry, cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, tomato, violets, cinnamon
Affinities
Figs, squash, pumpkin, leeks, beets, carrots, fennel, coriander, ginger
Zinfandel and Syrah
Descriptors
Peppercorn, licorice, roses, pomegranate, blackberry, lavender, plum, black currant
Affinities
Tomato, squash, cumin, sage, garbanzo beans, cloves, saffron, ginger, black olives
Sangiovese & Italian Red Varietals
Descriptors
Rose, cherry, raspberry, red plum, orange peel, tobacco, anise, olive
Affinities
Tomato, garlic, onion, radicchio, zucchini, basil, caraway, sweet peppers, parsley, fennel, red cabbage
