Top 100 red wines of South Coast - Page 5

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

Discovering the wine region of South Coast

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).

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of South Coast

red wines from the region of South Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of cornish pasties, cannelloni with parma ham or lamb kleftiko (greek).

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of South Coast

On the nose in the region of South Coast often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, black fruit or spices. In the mouth in the region of South Coast is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.