The wine region of Red Mountain is located in the region of Yakima Valley of Washington of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quilceda Creek or the Domaine Obelisco Estate produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Red Mountain are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Red Mountain often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or cassis and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, dark fruit or anise.
In the mouth of Red Mountain is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 167 estates and châteaux in the of Red Mountain, producing 470 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Red Mountain go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
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.
wines from the region of Red Mountain go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of greek moussaka, tajine of beef balls and merguez or potjevleesch.
On the nose in the region of Red Mountain often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth in the region of Red Mountain is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
