Winery Chain Gang - First Timer Red

Winery Chain GangFirst Timer Red

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The First Timer Red of Winery Chain Gang is a red wine from the region of California.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are 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 game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the First Timer Red from the Winery Chain Gang

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the First Timer Red of Winery Chain Gang 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 First Timer Red of Winery Chain Gang in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Chain Gang's First Timer Red.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

First Timer Red - 2016
In the top 100 of of California wines
Average rating: 2.911100
First Timer Red - 2015
In the top 100 of of California wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
First Timer Red - 2014
In the top 100 of of California wines
Average rating: 3.411100
First Timer Red - 2013
In the top 100 of of California wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
First Timer Red - 2012
In the top 100 of of California wines
Average rating: 3.211100
First Timer Red - 2011
In the top 100 of of California wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
First Timer Red - 2010
In the top 100 of of California wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of First Timer Red from Winery Chain Gang are 2011, 2015, 2013, 2014 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Chain Gang

The winery offers 4 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Californie

The Winery Chain Gang is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of California to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 30000 of of United States wines
In the top 4500 of of California wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

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The word of the wine: Lies

A deposit formed by dead yeast after fermentation. Some white wines are aged on their lees, which makes their aromas and structure more complex and richer.

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