The hot, continental climate is tempered by growing grapes at elevation, retaining freshness and acidity in the final wines. Murrieta only use estate-grown grapes for their wines, ensuring the very best quality fruit from the vineyard. The main variety produced is the classic Tempranillo grape with lesser amounts of Garnacha, Viura, Mazuelo, Graciano and  Cabernet Sauvignon  also grown.

María Vargas has been Head Winemaker since 2000. She is a brilliant blender, skilled at combining the different plots of grapes to produce beautifully balanced wines of real character.

The estate specialises in long, oak-aged wines and predominantly uses American barrels, but some French oak is also used.