A high-yielding, early ripening red winegrape that maintains high acidity in a warm climate. Origin: Ceres, CA, by F. Triplett. F1-2 × T793-20 (Grenache × Ravat noir); tested as F101-3; introd. 2007. Tree: Fruit: blue-black; round; medium-small, 1.2 g; tough skin; average 23.4 °Brix, 1.06 g/L titratable acidity, pH 3.2; wines medium body; good color and mouth feel; aromas of red to dark fruits with some herbaceous character, similar to Cabernet Sauvignon and Ruby Cabernet. Cluster: small, 150 g/cluster; loose to well-filled; short conical, sometimes shouldered with medium peduncles.
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