Winery CairdeasNellie Mae
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Roussanne and the Viognier.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Nellie Mae
Pairings that work perfectly with Nellie Mae
Original food and wine pairings with Nellie Mae
The Nellie Mae of Winery Cairdeas matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of ideas for savoury pancake toppings, autumn duck aiguillette or clams in white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cairdeas's Nellie Mae.
Discover the grape variety: Roussanne
Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Nellie Mae from Winery Cairdeas are 2012, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Cairdeas
The Winery Cairdeas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Columbia Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Columbia Valley
Cradle of Washington State's great reds. Dense, structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, firm tannins), round velvety Merlot, signature Syrah with peppery notes, black olive and deep black fruit. Also precise whites: balanced Chardonnay, taut fruity Riesling with peach notes. Semi-desert vineyard of 24,300 ha sheltered by the Cascades, loess soils over basalt, strong temperature swings.
The wine region of Washington
2nd US producer by volume, on the arid, sunny Columbia Valley. Star Cabernet Sauvignon (~60% of reds): powerful and structured with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, dry herbs and graphite, firm tannins. Fleshy, peppery Syrah (black fruits, smoked meat). Round, fruity Merlot, historic mineral Riesling (dry and off-dry), precise Chardonnay and ample Sémillon.
The word of the wine: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
