The Next Generation
Figlia
I aspire to be the mentor in the craft of wine growing to my daughters that my father was to me; to pass that imbued knowledge on to my children and grandchildren. He taught me to approach all things with a view towards the horizon. Sometimes, the things that take the longest to build are the longest to live. Figgins Estate Vineyard was planted to have abundant fruit from which to make the FIGGINS Estate Red Wine. A plethora of blending options are required to create a world-class single vineyard wine each year. This also provides some degree of insurance for the inevitably challenging vintages the future will most certainly bring. With each passing vintage, the Cabernet continued to find its place as the leader of the Estate Red blend. This resulted in Merlot and Petit Verdot of exceptional quality not finding a home in our flagship wine. Thus, the creation of Figlia. The blend is a spectacular marriage of two Bordeaux varieties - Petit Verdot is dark, linear, brooding, and yet graceful, and Merlot is softening, broadening, juicy, fruity, and floral. I have been blessed with two precious daughters, Raegan and Scarlet – To whom this wine is dedicated. They are represented in your glass by the two lovely varieties, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Blended, they bring Grace and the Joy to this wine.
— Chris Figgins
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