Winery Charles KrugCabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Del Frisco's
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The Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Del Frisco's of the Winery Charles Krug is in the top 0 of wines of Napa Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Charles Krug's Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Del Frisco's .
Discover the grape variety: Castets
Structured, colourful reds with a dark ruby colour, firm tannins and a dense palate showing black fruits (blackberry, cassis), spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. A rare tannic profile today. Preserved for its heritage value, it contributes to IGP Aveyron and is studied for its genetic interest among the ancient grapes of the South-West.
Informations about the Winery Charles Krug
The Winery Charles Krug is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 56 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: Dryer
Term that characterizes a hard and tannic wine.
