Winery Black Sheep FindsFranc de Pied Syrah
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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Franc de Pied Syrah from the Winery Black Sheep Finds
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Franc de Pied Syrah of Winery Black Sheep Finds 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 Franc de Pied Syrah of Winery Black Sheep Finds in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Franc de Pied Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Franc de Pied Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Franc de Pied Syrah
The Franc de Pied Syrah of Winery Black Sheep Finds matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), lamb tagine with quince or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Black Sheep Finds's Franc de Pied Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Petit Bouschet
Intensely colored and supple reds with a deep, near-opaque purple robe, light tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices and vinous notes. Powerful dye-grape profile with red-fleshed pulp. Formerly planted en masse in the South of France to intensify the color of Mediterranean blends. French black teinturier grape obtained in 1824 by Louis Bouschet, aramon × teinturier du Cher, parent of Alicante Bouschet.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Franc de Pied Syrah from Winery Black Sheep Finds are 2017, 2015, 2014, 2016 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Black Sheep Finds
The Winery Black Sheep Finds is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Santa Maria Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Maria Valley
First AVA of Santa Barbara (1981) on an east-west valley swept by Pacific winds: signature Pinot Noir dominant as king red with herbaceous, savoury notes and lifted red fruits, fine acidity and silky tannins. Energetic Chardonnay with tropical and floral aromas, king whites (a third of production). Also Rhône Syrah and Viognier, confidential Grenache and Marsanne. Very cool climate over a long season, a Burgundian and northern-Rhône 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: Clairet
Strong rosé wine reminiscent of a light red.
