Top 100 red wines of San Benito County - Page 2

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

Discovering the wine region of San Benito County

The wine region of San Benito County is located in the region of Central Coast of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Williams Selyem or the Domaine Williams Selyem produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of San Benito County are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Pinot noir and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of San Benito County often reveals types of flavors of earth, non oak or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

In the mouth of San Benito County is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 26 estates and châteaux in the of San Benito County, producing 46 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of San Benito County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

Discover the grape variety: Freisa

Most certainly from the Italian Piedmont. It is also found in Argentina. We have noted that this variety has a great resemblance with the nebbiolo, also from the Italian Piedmont. According to genetic analyses published in Switzerland, Freisa is a descendant of Viognier and a half-sister of Rèze.

News from the vineyard of San Benito County

Concern that wine prices may rise amid cost pressures

Inflation and higher costs have led to questions in the UK and US in recent weeks about how much the trade can absorb before wine prices increase. Despite a recent freeze on duty tax, the UK Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has said it is concerned wine prices may rise in 2022 due to myriad factors, including higher costs, inflation and supply chain issues. The trade body sent a letter to government signed by 49 UK wine and spirits businesses last month, warning that ‘rising cost ...

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Bourgogne

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 14 geographical denominations of the Bourgogne appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on the Bourgogne appellation! 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/comp ...

Frescobaldi’s Gorgona: A day on the prison island

The small island of Gorgona, just off the coast of Livorno, isn’t your run-of-the-mill viticultural area – its main purpose is to serve as a penal colony. Not just any prisoner can reside on Gorgona, however. Up to 90 incarcerated men live on the island at a time, alongside 17 residents and a handful of police officers. Prisoners on the island are allowed to stay for a maximum of five years, which must conclude the end of their sentence. After Gorgona, the men are set free. Scroll down to see ta ...