Discover the top 100 best wines of Lake County of North Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Lake County and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Northern California county (North Coast) at altitude around Clear Lake: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as the royal red — concentrated with notes of black cherry, plum, blackcurrant and a spicy herbal touch, firm tannins (flagship Red Hills). Signature Sauvignon Blanc as the royal white (Big Valley) — fresh and tropical with notes of citrus, yellow fruit, flint and flowers. Sun-loving Zinfandel and Syrah in support. AVA, red volcanic soils, altitude 400-800 m.
Fresh, thirst-quenching dry whites with a pale robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity of simple citrus (lemon), green apple, white flowers and neutral notes. A light profile to drink young. A family with several varieties (Toscano, Romagnolo, d'Abruzzo, Giallo), pillar of everyday Italian whites (Orvieto DOC, Frascati DOC, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC). Exported to France as ugni blanc for Cognac and Armagnac distillation.
wines from the region of Lake County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of baked lasagna, lamb biryani or sarthe pot.
On the nose in the region of Lake County often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, mocha or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of cassis, cheese or non oak. In the mouth in the region of Lake County is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
