Winery CanvasbackCiel du Cheval Vineyard Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, 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 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red from the Winery Canvasback
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red of Winery Canvasback in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red
Original food and wine pairings with Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red
The Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red of Winery Canvasback matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, pasta alla norma or turkey ballotine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Canvasback's Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red from Winery Canvasback are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Canvasback
The Winery Canvasback is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Red Mountain to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Red Mountain
Prestigious sub-AVA of the Yakima Valley (Washington) within the Columbia Valley: signature dominant Cabernet Sauvignon as king red (60% of plantings, clone 8) — dense, concentrated reds with intense black fruits, black cherry and blackcurrant, powerful tannins and an age-worthy structure. Fleshy, deep Syrah with aromas of blackberry, black pepper and smoked meat. Small thick-skinned berries, a 40 F thermal swing preserving acidity. Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec in blends.
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: Tastevin
Metal cup, wide and of low height, being used to mirror and taste the wine. Still used in wine brotherhoods for its emblematic and folkloric character, the tastevin has been replaced by the various tasting glasses.
