Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre: They form the bedrock of blends from the South of France and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They play a huge role in the wines of Priorat and Northern Spain. These grapes thrive in the sunshine.

That’s why it’s no surprise that Temecula’s South Coast Winery knocks them out of the park. Temecula is an up-and-coming AVA, and South Coast is one of its benchmark producers