Vineyard Block Estate778 Special 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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the 778 Special Reserve Proprietary Red from the Vineyard Block Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the 778 Special 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 778 Special 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, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with 778 Special Reserve Proprietary Red
Pairings that work perfectly with 778 Special Reserve Proprietary Red
Original food and wine pairings with 778 Special Reserve Proprietary Red
The 778 Special Reserve Proprietary Red of Vineyard Block Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar), marinated leg of lamb with herbs or saddle of hare jura style.
Details and technical informations about Vineyard Block Estate's 778 Special Reserve Proprietary Red.
Discover the grape variety: País
Light reds with a pale ruby robe, soft, understated tannins, and an airy palate, offering signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, strawberry, plum), soft spices, and floral notes. Rustic, accessible profile. Enjoying a revival with artisan winemakers in Maule and Itata for heritage and natural cuvées. A historic Chilean black variety descended from grapes brought by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of 778 Special Reserve Proprietary Red from Vineyard Block Estate are 2018, 2016, 2014, 0 and 2017.
Informations about the Vineyard Block Estate
The Vineyard Block Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 102 wines for sale in the of Stags Leap District to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stags Leap District
The wine region of Stags Leap District is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cliff Lede or the Domaine Hall OVW produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Stags Leap District are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Stags Leap District often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black plum or espresso and sometimes also flavors of baking spice, cigar box or pipe tobacco.
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: Noble rot
A fungus called botrytis cinerea that develops during the over-ripening phase, an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".
