The grape variety Symphony was developed at the University of California at Davis by Professor Harold Olmo. It was obtained by crossbreeding the varieties Grenache Gris and Muscat of Alexandria. When the first grapes from this experiment were crushed and vinified, a panel of oenology Professors were gathered for the first tasting of the finished wine. One of the Professors described the wine as having, "A Symphony of aromas and flavors." It was this description which later became the name of this newly created grape variety.
"Packed with luscious mango, papaya, and banana fruit flavors, explains why this grape got its name of being 'a symphony of aromas and flavors.' This dry style Symphony is a perfect companion for a summer occasion with any type of cuisine."
We believe that Symphony is superior to either of the parent varieties because it retains the beautiful aroma of the Muscat while featuring the full, soft flavor of the Grenache Gris. For this reason, we have chosen to make Symphony in a classic dry table wine style with a hint of sweetness so that it may be enjoyed with food or as a wonderfully refreshing and captivating wine by itself.