Winery Barbed WireMeritage
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Meritage from the Winery Barbed Wire
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Meritage of Winery Barbed Wire 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 Meritage of Winery Barbed Wire in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Meritage
Pairings that work perfectly with Meritage
Original food and wine pairings with Meritage
The Meritage of Winery Barbed Wire matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, lamb tagine with honey and onions or valencian paella - family recipe.
Details and technical informations about Winery Barbed Wire's Meritage.
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 Meritage from Winery Barbed Wire are 2012, 2009, 0, 2011 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Barbed Wire
The Winery Barbed Wire is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Napa County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa County
Emblematic Californian county (16 sub-AVAs, moderate coastal climate tempered by San Pablo Bay morning fog): Cabernet Sauvignon world red king — ruby-purple robe, aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, black cherry, raspberry and blueberry, mocha, liquorice, dark chocolate and graphite finish, velvety silky tannins, voluptuous palate. Slow maturation in warm non-excessive climate. Diverse styles per AVA (Howell Mountain, Calistoga, Oakville).
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: Roast
Specific character given by noble rot to sweet wines, which results in a candied taste and aroma.
