Winery August BriggsPetite Sirah
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Petite Sirah from the Winery August Briggs
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Petite Sirah of Winery August Briggs 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 Petite Sirah of Winery August Briggs in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of microbio, spices or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Petite Sirah
Pairings that work perfectly with Petite Sirah
Original food and wine pairings with Petite Sirah
The Petite Sirah of Winery August Briggs matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with onions chinese style, lamb with ginger honey or rack of lamb with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Winery August Briggs's Petite Sirah.
Discover the grape variety: Corinthe
Would find its first origins in the islands of the Greek archipelago. According to a study conducted in collaboration with SupAgro-Montpellier (Hérault), it would be a relative of the pedro ximénes, for more information click here ! It can be found in Greece, Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), ... hardly cultivated in France except among a few amateur gardeners. In Italy, it is vinified to serve as a base for the production of many vermouths.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Petite Sirah from Winery August Briggs are 2013, 0, 2011, 2006
Informations about the Winery August Briggs
The Winery August Briggs is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Calistoga to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Calistoga
The wine region of Calistoga is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Venge Vineyards or the Domaine Maybach Family Vineyards produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Calistoga are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Zinfandel, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Calistoga often reveals types of flavors of earth, graphite or allspice and sometimes also flavors of star anise, black plum or orange peel.
The wine region of California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
The word of the wine: Austere
A full-bodied, closed wine whose qualities are noticeable, but which does not express its full potential.
