The “Avignon” is a style of red wine composed of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvedre). The Grenache and Mataro vines are 70 years old and the Shiraz comes from vineyards 40 and 105 year’s old. It is a style that is designed to compliment food. The “Avignon” blend is a style that Kaesler has been tinkering with since 1997. It is essentially the reserve GSM. When winemaker, Reid Bosward tastes the different components, he is looking for the most voluptuous texture first. All parcels that do not make the cut in terms of the seamless texture he is aiming for are redirected to the Stonehorse GSM.