Top 100 red wines of Monterey - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Monterey of Central Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Monterey and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Monterey

The wine region of Monterey is located in the region of Monterey County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Scheid Vineyards or the Domaine Diora produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monterey are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monterey often reveals types of flavors of cream, kiwi or gooseberry and sometimes also flavors of guava, mango or baked apple.

In the mouth of Monterey is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 213 estates and châteaux in the of Monterey, producing 443 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Monterey go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover the grape variety: Tannat

Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Monterey

red wines from the region of Monterey go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of kig ar farz breton, pasta with lemon and comté cheese or bitumen leg of lamb.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Monterey

On the nose in the region of Monterey often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tobacco or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth in the region of Monterey is a powerful with a nice freshness.

News from the vineyard of Monterey

The Irancy appellation seen by Nicolas Ferrari

Nicolas Ferrari, from Domaine Ferrari, explains how the Irancy Village appellation has been created over the years. He also reveal the ageing capacity of the appellation and invites us to be patient “ Our patience is always rewarded with an Irancy”. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

An overview of Irancy appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of the magnificient vineyard of Irancy. Forgotten for too long, this appellation in back on the front of the scene. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines.com/​​ #BourgogneWines​​ #VinsBourgogne​​ #Iranc ...

Chablis: #locationmatters by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this first 90-second clip, Yang LU explains how location is the key to understanding “Why Chablis is special”. #Chablis #PureChablis ...