As the second-generation proprietor and general manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles, a pioneer of Rhône varietals in California since 1989, Haas had sampled many memorable wines.

In this subtropical climate, varietals range from Rhone and Italian varietals to Bordeaux blends. Perrisos Vineyards is planted predominantly to Rhone varietals: Roussanne, Malvasia Bianca ...

Cannonau is one of the main grapes in Italy's Sardinia. It also has a growing presence in the New World, in places like California and Australia.