Varietals Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Norton, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, Viognier. Plantings We currently grow six varietals in our vineyard: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Norton, Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, and Viognier. The first vines were planted in April 2012, with 1100 plants each of Petit Manseng, Petit Verdot, and Viognier. In May 2013, the fence was extended