Winery Black Sheep Finds - Genuine Risk

Winery Black Sheep FindsGenuine Risk

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Genuine Risk of Winery Black Sheep Finds is a red wine from the region of Santa Ynez Valley of California.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are 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 poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Genuine Risk from the Winery Black Sheep Finds

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Genuine Risk 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 Genuine Risk of Winery Black Sheep Finds in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Black Sheep Finds's Genuine Risk.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.

Last vintages of this wine

Genuine Risk - 2018
In the top 100 of of Santa Ynez Valley wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Genuine Risk - 2017
In the top 100 of of Santa Ynez Valley wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Genuine Risk - 2016
In the top 100 of of Santa Ynez Valley wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Genuine Risk - 2014
In the top 100 of of Santa Ynez Valley wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Genuine Risk - 2013
In the top 100 of of Santa Ynez Valley wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Genuine Risk - 2012
In the top 100 of of Santa Ynez Valley wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Genuine Risk - 2011
In the top 100 of of Santa Ynez Valley wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Genuine Risk from Winery Black Sheep Finds are 2009, 2010, 2018, 2014 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Black Sheep Finds

The winery offers 21 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Santa Ynez Valley in the region of California

The Winery Black Sheep Finds is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Santa Ynez Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 8500 of of United States wines
In the top 900 of of Santa Ynez Valley wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 45000 wines of the world

The wine region of Santa Ynez Valley

Highly diverse east-west Santa Barbara AVA (1°F rise per mile inland, AVA 1983, 70+ grapes): cool in the west, Pinot Noir reigns in reds and vibrant Chardonnay in whites. Central Ballard Canyon, fleshy, spicy Syrah. Hotter east, structured Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Rhône varieties. Also Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.


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: Liqueur wine

Unfermented must with added brandy, also called liqueur wine: Pineau des Charentes, Floc de Gascogne, Macvin du Jura, Ratafia, Cartagène du Languedoc.

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