The best wines of Red Mountain

Discover the best wines of Red Mountain of Washington as well as the best winemakers of Red Mountain and estates of Red Mountain to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Red Mountain and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Red Mountain by region

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

Great red wines of Red Mountain

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Red Mountain

Red 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 barbecued prime rib with coarse salt, lamb sweetbreads with white wine and sorrel cream or stuffed rabbit in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Red Mountain

On the nose the red wine of the region of Red Mountain. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of anise, graphite or cedar. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Red Mountain. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Red Mountain

  • 1999With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.45/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.43/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.34/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Red Mountain

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Red Mountain

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

Discovering the wine region of Red Mountain

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).

Great white wines of Red Mountain

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Red Mountain

White wines from the region of Red Mountain go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of salmon in foil in the microwave, fish paella or meringue for dummies.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Red Mountain

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

The best vintages in white wine of Red Mountain

  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.91/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Red Mountain

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Viognier
  • Roussanne
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Red Mountain

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

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of Red Mountain

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Red Mountain

Sparkling wines from the region of Red Mountain go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Red Mountain

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Red Mountain. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Red Mountain

  • 2018With an average score of 4.40/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Red Mountain

  • Lemberger

The word of the wine: Dosage

The addition of sugar in the form of expedition liquor to a sparkling wine after disgorgement.

Great pink wines of Red Mountain

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Red Mountain

Pink wines from the region of Red Mountain go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, gypsy sauce or garantita or karantita (algerian recipe).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Red Mountain

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Red Mountain. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, red fruit or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, earth or microbio.

The best vintages in pink wine of Red Mountain

  • 2013With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Red Mountain

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Sangiovese
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Lemberger
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Red Mountain

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

    Discover the grape variety: Riesling

    White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

    Great sweet wines of Red Mountain

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Red Mountain

    Sweet wines from the region of Red Mountain go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of mussel clusters, sauerkraut with fish or tarte tatin.

    Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Red Mountain

    On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Red Mountain. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, floral or dried fruit.

    The best vintages in sweet wine of Red Mountain

    • 2010With an average score of 4.60/5
    • 2008With an average score of 4.50/5
    • 2013With an average score of 4.40/5
    • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
    • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
    • 2011With an average score of 4.20/5

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Red Mountain

    • Chenin Blanc
    • Sémillon
    • Gewürztraminer
    • Touriga Nacional
    • Souzao
    • Tinta Cão

    The word of the wine: Decanting

    A sommelier uses a decanter to separate the clear wine from the solid parts in a bottle.

    Great natural sweet wines of Red Mountain

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    Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Red Mountain

    Natural sweet wines from the region of Red Mountain go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of fleischnacka leaf or savoyard fondue.

    Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Red Mountain

    On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Red Mountain. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.

    The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Red Mountain

    • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
    • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
    • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
    • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5

    The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Red Mountain

    • Touriga Nacional
    • Souzao
    • Tinta Cão

    Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

    The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

    News from the vineyard of Red Mountain

    LVMH buys Napa Valley’s Joseph Phelps Vineyards

    Philippe Schaus, chairman and chief executive of the Moët Hennessy division of LVMH, called Joseph Phelps Vineyards ‘an iconic name and an iconic winery’. Joseph Phelps founded his eponymous winery on a 260ha former cattle ranch in Napa Valley in 1973. He turned it into one of California’s most prominent producers, famed for its flagship Insignia – a Bordeaux-style blend – and its pioneering use of Rhône varieties, which kick-started the ‘Rhône Rangers’ movement in the Golden State. The founder’ ...

    Laggan Bay whisky distillery to open on Islay

    Plans have been approved for what will become Islay’s 12th Scotch malt whisky distillery. Laggan Bay is set to be developed by whisky bottlers and brewers The Islay Boys, in association with Ian Macleod Distillers. Argyll and Bute Council has granted planning permission for the distillery, which The Islay Boys said will produce ‘a traditional, double-distillation Islay whisky’, at Glenegedale in Laggan Bay, close to the island’s airport. The new development, on a two-hectare site, will also incl ...

    Adapting vineyards to a changing climate: Torres look to the future

    In the face of rising temperatures and more frequent droughts, what can wine producers do to adapt their viticultural practices? Catalan producer Torres, which has emerged during the past decade as one of the global wine sector’s leading pioneers in tackling climate change, is experimenting with a range of creative ideas. Planting vines at higher altitudes is one option. The company is investing in cooler vineyards high in the mountains of the region. They have planted vines in Tremp at 950m in ...

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