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).
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
