Winery Chain Gang - Pitch Black Red Blend

Winery Chain Gang Pitch Black Red Blend

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Pitch Black Red Blend of Winery Chain Gang is a red wine from the region of Monterey County of California.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tempranillo 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 Pitch Black Red Blend from the Winery Chain Gang

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Pitch Black Red Blend 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 Pitch Black Red Blend of Winery Chain Gang in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Chain Gang's Pitch Black Red Blend.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Pitch Black Red Blend - 2014
In the top 100 of of Monterey County wines
Average rating: 3.7 1 1 1 0.5 0
Pitch Black Red Blend - 2013
In the top 100 of of Monterey County wines
Average rating: 4 1 1 1 1 0
Pitch Black Red Blend - 2012
In the top 100 of of Monterey County wines
Average rating: 3.7 1 1 1 0.5 0

The best vintages of Pitch Black Red Blend from Winery Chain Gang are 2013, 2014, 2012

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 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Monterey County in the region of California

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

Top wine California
In the top 9000 of of United States wines
In the top 2000 of of Monterey County wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
In the top 50000 wines of the world

The wine region of Monterey County

The wine region of Monterey County is located in the region of Central Coast of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bernardus or the Domaine Scar Of The Sea produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monterey County are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monterey County often reveals types of flavors of cherry, mint or mocha and sometimes also flavors of black currant, chocolate or nutmeg.


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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