Mosby Winery Releases Lagrein Red Wine from French Camp Vineyard

The 2004 vintage of La Seduzione showcases the Italian varietal grown in California

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Mosby Winery has released the 2004 vintage of its La Seduzione red wine, made from the Italian Lagrein grape variety grown at the French Camp Vineyard near San Luis Obispo, California. The wine features bold, dark fruit aromas and flavors that the author describes as calling for "brash food to match it."

Why it matters

The release of Mosby's La Seduzione highlights the winery's commitment to sourcing unique grape varietals and showcasing the terroir of the French Camp Vineyard region. As California winemakers continue to experiment with lesser-known Italian and other Old World grape varieties, this offering provides wine enthusiasts an opportunity to explore the potential of the Lagrein grape when grown in the state.

The details

The 2004 La Seduzione is made from the Lagrein grape, an Italian varietal typically found near Bolzano. Mosby was able to source Lagrein grapes from the French Camp Vineyard near San Luis Obispo to produce this bold, dark red wine. The wine features aromas of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, and leather, along with flavors of black cherry soda, dark plums, cocoa, and spices.

  • The 2004 vintage of Mosby's La Seduzione was released in 2026.

The players

Mosby Winery

A California winery known for sourcing unique grape varietals and producing wines that showcase the terroir of the regions where they are grown.

French Camp Vineyard

A vineyard located near San Luis Obispo, California that is able to grow the Italian Lagrein grape variety.

Robert Scherer

The artist who creates the beautifully illustrated labels for Mosby's wines.

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What they’re saying

“These are very dark, but fruity aromas.”

— Randy Fuller, Wine Reviewer (nowandzin.com)

“I would not recommend pairing this with anything too tame or sedate. This is a powerful wine that calls out for brash food to match it.”

— Randy Fuller, Wine Reviewer (nowandzin.com)

The takeaway

Mosby Winery's release of the 2004 La Seduzione showcases the potential for unique Italian grape varietals like Lagrein to thrive in California's diverse wine regions, offering wine enthusiasts the opportunity to explore new and distinctive flavor profiles.