The wine region of South Coast is located in the region of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fallbrook or the South Coast Winery produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of South Coast are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of South Coast often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, citrus fruit or non oak.
In the mouth of South Coast is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 71 estates and châteaux in the of South Coast, producing 148 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
red wines from the region of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, basque chicken with chorizo or stuffed duck or goose neck.
On the nose in the region of South Coast often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, spices or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth in the region of South Coast is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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