The wine region of Humboldt County is located in the region of North Coast of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cabot or the Domaine Woodenhead produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Humboldt County are Pinot noir, Nebbiolo and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Humboldt County often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of earth.
In the mouth of Humboldt County is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 13 estates and châteaux in the of Humboldt County, producing 22 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Humboldt County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
wines from the region of Humboldt County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of steak tartare, leg of lamb with spices or veal fillet stroganoff.
