Winery Clay ShannonInfamous Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Infamous Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Clay Shannon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Infamous Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Clay Shannon in the region of California is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Infamous Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Clay Shannon in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Infamous Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Infamous Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Infamous Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon
The Infamous Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Clay Shannon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail with seed sauce, leg of lamb with herb stuffing or aiguillette of duck with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Clay Shannon's Infamous Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Infamous Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Clay Shannon are 0, 2017, 2011
Informations about the Winery Clay Shannon
The Winery Clay Shannon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Lake County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lake County
Northern California county (North Coast) at altitude around Clear Lake: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as the royal red — concentrated with notes of black cherry, plum, blackcurrant and a spicy herbal touch, firm tannins (flagship Red Hills). Signature Sauvignon Blanc as the royal white (Big Valley) — fresh and tropical with notes of citrus, yellow fruit, flint and flowers. Sun-loving Zinfandel and Syrah in support. AVA, red volcanic soils, altitude 400-800 m.
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: Trader-breeder
In the major wine regions, the négociant does not simply buy and resell the wines but, from very young wines, carries out all the maturing operations until bottling.
