The flavor of hay in wine of California
Discover the of California wines revealing the of hay flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
With its mountains, valleys, plains and plateaus, California's topography is as Complex as its Climate, offering winemakers a bewildering array of terroirs. California wines have only gained worldwide recognition in recent decades (especially after the 1976 Paris ruling). However, the state's wine history goes back more than 200 years. European vines were first planted in the 18th century, when settlers and missionaries moved up and down the West Coast.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de hay of California?
- ChardonnayIn 2% of wines with flavor de hay
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