Wines made from Colombard grapes of South Coast
Discover the best wines made with Colombard as a single variety or as a blend of South Coast.
More informations about the variety Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
More informations about the region of California
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.