Vineyard Block EstateBlock 012 Reserve Proprietary Red
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 Block 012 Reserve Proprietary Red from the Vineyard Block Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Block 012 Reserve Proprietary Red of Vineyard Block Estate 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 Block 012 Reserve Proprietary Red of Vineyard Block Estate in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Block 012 Reserve Proprietary Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Block 012 Reserve Proprietary Red
Original food and wine pairings with Block 012 Reserve Proprietary Red
The Block 012 Reserve Proprietary Red of Vineyard Block Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil) or veal paupiettes with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Vineyard Block Estate's Block 012 Reserve Proprietary Red.
Discover the grape variety: Alvarelhao
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and Iberian floral notes. Often blended in Douro reds, also contributing to lighter Port wines and Galician reds (DO Rías Baixas). Native black variety from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes in Portugal, also known as Brancellao in neighbouring Galicia.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Block 012 Reserve Proprietary Red from Vineyard Block Estate are 0, 2012
Informations about the Vineyard Block Estate
The Vineyard Block Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 102 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
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: Dry extract
Non-liquid constituents of wine.
