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