Top 100 red wines of Clarksburg

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

Discovering the wine region of Clarksburg

The wine region of Clarksburg is located in the region of Yolo County of Central Valley of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jeff Runquist or the Domaine Bogle produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Clarksburg are Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Clarksburg often reveals types of flavors of earthy, honey or apricot and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or honeysuckle.

In the mouth of Clarksburg is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 143 estates and châteaux in the of Clarksburg, producing 324 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg

red wines from the region of Clarksburg go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef strogonoff, tunisian macaroni or duck legs confit.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Clarksburg

On the nose in the region of Clarksburg often reveals types of flavors of earthy, cherry or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, vegetal or dried fruit. In the mouth in the region of Clarksburg is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

News from the vineyard of Clarksburg

Vine trunks rise to meet climatic changes

While taller overall vines do exist in regions such as Galicia with their pergola training method, the roots of any vine usually top out at 37cm. It’s at this top point where the Vitis vinifera shoot is grafted in and continues to grow, giving us such grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. This is opposed to the rootstocks which are composed of various crosses of vines such as Vitis rupestris which aren’t used for wine production but are resistant to the root louse, phylloxera. This new tal ...

Walls: top northern Rhône whites under £30

Find Matt Walls’ 22 top-value northern Rhône whites below, and look out for his top 52 northern Rhône reds under £30 which will be published on 11th October. The northern Rhône produces just 5% of the total volume made in the broader Rhône Valley growing area. As demand for these wines increases, it’s not surprising to see prices ticking up. But it’s still possible to find some excellent wines retailing under £30 a bottle in the UK. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for 22 great val ...

Cape Winemakers Guild 2022 auction: all the lots to bid on

The 38th annual Cape Winemakers Guild Auction is back on home soil in South Africa this year. Auction house Strauss & Co will host the sale, sponsored by Nedbank, live and online from 5pm to 8pm on Friday 30 September and 9am to 3pm on Saturday 1 October. Bidders can attend the auction in person at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West, bid by telephone, or online. They can also leave a commission bid in advance of the sale. Bonhams auction house held the auction in London in 2020 and 2021 ...