Winery Alexandria NicoleDestiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte from the Winery Alexandria Nicole
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte of Winery Alexandria Nicole in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte of Winery Alexandria Nicole in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte
Pairings that work perfectly with Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte
Original food and wine pairings with Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte
The Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte of Winery Alexandria Nicole matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of oxtail with seed sauce, tagliatelle with seafood and saffron cream or potjevlesch (northern france).
Details and technical informations about Winery Alexandria Nicole's Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte from Winery Alexandria Nicole are 2015, 2014, 2017, 2013 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Alexandria Nicole
The Winery Alexandria Nicole is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Horse Heaven Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Horse Heaven Hills
Major Washington AVA (south Columbia Valley) facing the river: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — concentrated, opulent with blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, chocolate and an herbal touch, firm tannins and a long finish (cult wines rated 100/100). Merlot, fleshy Syrah and Malbec as backup. Chardonnay and Riesling in racy whites. AVA (2005), south-facing slopes, draining sandy-gravelly soils, dry, windy continental climate.
The wine region of Washington
2nd US producer by volume, on the arid, sunny Columbia Valley. Star Cabernet Sauvignon (~60% of reds): powerful and structured with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, dry herbs and graphite, firm tannins. Fleshy, peppery Syrah (black fruits, smoked meat). Round, fruity Merlot, historic mineral Riesling (dry and off-dry), precise Chardonnay and ample Sémillon.
The word of the wine: Hautain (en)
Pruning of the vine in height.
