The older vines existed when Allen bought the ranch and he continued to farm them.

Probably muscat alegro and one other common varietal besides the mission grapes, oldest of the locally grown at the time. The Allens had mixed success in cuttings they had sent from overseas with many arriving damaged. This was a time before european cuttings were supplanting a few hearty varieties who tolerated the climate.
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