Top 100 red wines of Redwood Valley

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

Discovering the wine region of Redwood Valley

The wine region of Redwood Valley is located in the region of Mendocino County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Onward or the Domaine Folk Machine produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Redwood Valley are Zinfandel, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Redwood Valley often reveals types of flavors of oak, black fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, non oak or microbio.

In the mouth of Redwood Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 49 estates and châteaux in the of Redwood Valley, producing 90 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Redwood Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

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 Redwood Valley

red wines from the region of Redwood Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of kig ar farz breton, veal tagine with prunes or rabbit in sauce.

News from the vineyard of Redwood Valley

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Bourgogne

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 14 geographical denominations of the Bourgogne appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on the Bourgogne appellation! 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/comp ...

The Morey Saint Denis 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 Morey-Saint-Denis appellation. The vineyard lies on an intensely fractured area. Several characteristic zones can be distinguished, we can say that each Climat has its own personality. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021 ...

The Mâcon plus 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 appellation Mâcon plus geographical denomination . The tectonics and the very different nature of the rocks that make up the subsoil of this region explain the great variety of soils found in this part fo Bourgogne. It also explains why each wine offers a different personnality. This vid ...