Top 100 red wines of Central Valley - Page 9

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

Discovering the wine region of Central Valley

The wine region of Central Valley is located in the region of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Delta Block or the Domaine Terra Andina produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Carmenère, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, strawberries or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.

In the mouth of Central Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 17 estates and châteaux in the of Central Valley, producing 24 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Central Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Central Valley

red wines from the region of Central Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, mushrooms or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of simmered pork cheeks with cream sauce and dijon mustard, chicken blanquette or pizza italia.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Central Valley

On the nose in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or earth. In the mouth in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

News from the vineyard of Central Valley

The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...

The Morey Saint Denis appellation seen by Laurent Lignier

Laurent Lignier from Domaine Hubert Lignier and Président of the winegrowers union, mentions the great diversity in the expression of the Morey-Saint-DenisPremier Cru wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021. 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​ ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Chaintré

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Chaintré, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWi ...