Winery BabcockBackroads Western Sky
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 poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Backroads Western Sky from the Winery Babcock
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Backroads Western Sky of Winery Babcock in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Backroads Western Sky
Pairings that work perfectly with Backroads Western Sky
Original food and wine pairings with Backroads Western Sky
The Backroads Western Sky of Winery Babcock matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beer goulash, slippers with lamb or escargots à la bordelaise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Babcock's Backroads Western Sky.
Discover the grape variety: Béquignol
Deeply coloured, structured reds with a sustained purple robe, firm tannins, an ample palate and moderate acidity; signature aromas of dark fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices and rustic notes from Aveyron. Full-bodied, age-worthy style. Preserved in a few heritage plots of the IGP Aveyron, among the ancient South-West varieties studied for their genetic interest. Indigenous French black grape from the South-West, grown in Aveyron and the Lot.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Backroads Western Sky from Winery Babcock are 2017, 0
Informations about the Winery Babcock
The Winery Babcock is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 83 wines for sale in the of Sta. Rita Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sta. Rita Hills
Sacred ground of cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (western tip of Santa Ynez, AVA 2001): signature Pinot Noir reigns (2,100 acres) with intense red and black fruit aromas, silky tannins and clean earth, white pepper and clove spices. Mineral, Chablis-like Chardonnay (500 acres), signature tension and freshness. Also Syrah, Barbera and Sauvignon Blanc. Marine corridors between the Purisima and Santa Rosa Hills, marine limestone soils, a Californian Burgundian identity.
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: Shoulder
The upper part of the bottle located at the base of the shoulder-shaped neck.
