Winery Black SheepBaajolais
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The Baajolais of the Winery Black Sheep is in the top 0 of wines of Calaveras County.
Details and technical informations about Winery Black Sheep's Baajolais.
Discover the grape variety: Chasselas
Light, lively whites with a tender palate and low acidity, with discreet aromas of fresh hazelnut, white flowers, light honey, apple and strongly terroir-driven mineral notes ("chameleon wine" of Swiss soils). Made as dry, often slightly sparkling whites. Absolute star of Vaud (Dézaley, Calamin, Lavaux Grand Cru) and Valais (Fendant) in Switzerland. Also in Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC and the German Jura. Excellent table grape.
Informations about the Winery Black Sheep
The Winery Black Sheep is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Calaveras County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Calaveras County
Historic Sierra Foothills county (California, Gold Country): Zinfandel signature red king — fleshy old-vine with signature notes of blackberry, jammy raspberry, plum, spice, pepper, chocolate and smoky hint, round tannins and generous sun-drenched profile. Syrah, Barbera, Tempranillo, Cabernet complement (Rhône, Italian, Spanish varieties). Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Viognier whites. Sierra Foothills AVA, 300-900 m, daytime heat and cool alpine nights.
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: Film maceration
A technique that consists of leaving the grapes to macerate in the open air at a low temperature before fermentation, thus enhancing the aromatic expression of the wine.
