The best wines of High Valley

Discover the best wines of High Valley of California as well as the best winemakers of High Valley and estates of High Valley to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of High Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of High Valley by region

Looking for a good wine of High Valley of California among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of High Valley. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of High Valley with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of High Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of High Valley

Red wines from the region of High Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of spaghetti bolognese, spaghetti with beef balls or lamb roast with lavender.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of High Valley

On the nose the red wine of the region of High Valley. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, red fruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tree fruit or floral. In the mouth the red wine of the region of High Valley. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of High Valley

  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.82/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of High Valley

  • Petite Sirah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Zinfandel
  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of High Valley

A wine route planned in the region of High Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of High Valley.

    Discovering the wine region of High Valley

    The wine region of High Valley is located in the region of Lake County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Imagery or the Domaine Miro produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of High Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Mourvèdre and Zinfandel, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of High Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, pear or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, microbio or dried fruit.

    In the mouth of High Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 12 estates and châteaux in the of High Valley, producing 55 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of High Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.

    Great white wines of High Valley

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    Food and wine pairing with a white wine of High Valley

    White wines from the region of High Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of chicken and shrimp jambalaya, zucchini quiche or the trapper's gourmet plate.

    Organoleptic analysis of white wine of High Valley

    On the nose the white wine of the region of High Valley. often reveals types of flavors of pear, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, earth or microbio. In the mouth the white wine of the region of High Valley. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

    The best vintages in white wine of High Valley

    • 2018With an average score of 3.92/5
    • 2019With an average score of 3.91/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
    • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
    • 2017With an average score of 3.66/5
    • 2015With an average score of 3.62/5

    The most used grape varieties in white wine of High Valley

    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Pinot Gris
    • Riesling
    • Viognier
    • Gewürztraminer
    • Pinot Grigio

    The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of High Valley

    A wine route planned in the region of High Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of High Valley.

      Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

      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.

      Great pink wines of High Valley

      See the top 100 best pink wines of High Valley

      Want to buy a pink wine of High Valley cheap or sell a pink wine of High Valley at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

      Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of High Valley

      Pink wines from the region of High Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef goulash, grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or crab matoutou.

      Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of High Valley

      On the nose the pink wine of the region of High Valley. often reveals types of flavors of oak, citrus fruit or red fruit.

      The best vintages in pink wine of High Valley

      • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
      • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
      • 2017With an average score of 3.76/5
      • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
      • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5

      The most used grape varieties in pink wine of High Valley

      • Shiraz/Syrah
      • Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Grenache
      • Mourvedre

      The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of High Valley

      A wine route planned in the region of High Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of High Valley.

        Discover the grape variety: Grenache

        Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in 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 to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

        Great sweet wines of High Valley

        See the top 100 best sweet wines of High Valley

        Want to buy a sweet wine of High Valley cheap or sell a sweet wine of High Valley at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

        Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of High Valley

        Sweet wines from the region of High Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or goat cheese such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, lamb tagine with broad beans or lasagne with salmon, goat cheese and spinach.

        The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of High Valley

        • Zinfandel
        • Riesling

        The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of High Valley

        A wine route planned in the region of High Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of High Valley.

          The word of the wine: Gutedel

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          News from the vineyard of High Valley

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