Winery Arnot-RobertsWatson Ranch Cabernet Franc
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Taste structure of the Watson Ranch Cabernet Franc from the Winery Arnot-Roberts
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Watson Ranch Cabernet Franc of Winery Arnot-Roberts in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Watson Ranch Cabernet Franc of Winery Arnot-Roberts in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of vegetal, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Watson Ranch Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Watson Ranch Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Watson Ranch Cabernet Franc
The Watson Ranch Cabernet Franc of Winery Arnot-Roberts matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked marrow bones, leeks with ham and béchamel sauce or duck confit (canned).
Details and technical informations about Winery Arnot-Roberts's Watson Ranch Cabernet Franc.
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 Watson Ranch Cabernet Franc from Winery Arnot-Roberts are 2018, 0
Informations about the Winery Arnot-Roberts
The Winery Arnot-Roberts is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 40 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Methuselah
Bottle with a capacity of 6 litres (synonymous with imperial).
