Winery BrasswoodCairdean Vineyards Caidrich
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Zinfandel.
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 Cairdean Vineyards Caidrich from the Winery Brasswood
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cairdean Vineyards Caidrich of Winery Brasswood in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cairdean Vineyards Caidrich
Pairings that work perfectly with Cairdean Vineyards Caidrich
Original food and wine pairings with Cairdean Vineyards Caidrich
The Cairdean Vineyards Caidrich of Winery Brasswood matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes stuffed moroccan style with... or veal roast casserole.
Details and technical informations about Winery Brasswood's Cairdean Vineyards Caidrich.
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
The best vintages of Cairdean Vineyards Caidrich from Winery Brasswood are 2011, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Brasswood
The Winery Brasswood is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 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: Destemming
Operation consisting in eliminating the vegetal part of the bunch supporting the berries, its maceration with the must giving a herbaceous taste to the wine.
