Mondeuse, which is native to Savoie, is a child of Mondeuse Blanche, just like Syrah, but it is well suited to the climate and environment of remote Mount Veeder.
Deeply concentrated, rich fruitiness with a hint of spice.
Production volume: 89 cases.
As a professor at UC Davis, Dr. Meredith made a major contribution by discovering the long-mysterious origins of grape varieties such as Cabernet, Syrah, and Zinfandel through DNA testing.
After she retired, she bought a tiny vineyard on Mount Veeder and began making wine with her husband.
They only produce a few varieties of wine, including 600 cases of Syrah.
It quickly received rave reviews from critics and enthusiasts alike and has become difficult to obtain.
Although her achievements as a scientist have attracted attention, when asked by a reporter "Why do you plant Scilla?" she brushed it off by saying "Because I like it."
Currently, they are planting unique varieties such as Mondeuse and Tribidrag (Zinfandel) and producing excellent wines.
They are a loving couple, filled with a love for wine.