Winery ClineLucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Lucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah of the Winery Cline is in the top 80 of wines of Contra Costa County.
Taste structure of the Lucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah from the Winery Cline
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah of Winery Cline 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 Lucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah of Winery Cline in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Lucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah
Pairings that work perfectly with Lucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah
Original food and wine pairings with Lucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah
The Lucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah of Winery Cline matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue with broth, irish stew or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cline's Lucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah.
Discover the grape variety: Petit brun
The petit brun is a black grape variety that is becoming rarer. It is found particularly in Provence, where it is one of the many other grape varieties that make up the reputation of this region. It is probably of Italian origin and is used to make the best red wines. It is known as "brun des Hautes Alpes". In order to be more productive, the vine needs to be pruned short and develops perfectly when it is well exposed. In France, Petit Brun is one of the secondary grape varieties used in the Palette appellations. The AOC Palette is considered the oldest in Provence. The wine made from petit brun is a dark red, particularly tannic. It gives off aromas of undergrowth and a floral scent. In the wines of Château Crémade, the petit brun gives them an exceptional subtlety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lucchesi Vineyard Single Series Petite Sirah from Winery Cline are 2014, 0, 2017, 2016 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Cline
The Winery Cline is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 77 wines for sale in the of Contra Costa County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Contra Costa County
The wine region of Contra Costa County is located in the region of San Francisco Bay of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Turley or the Domaine Turley produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Contra Costa County are Zinfandel, Mourvèdre and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Contra Costa County often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, sweet tobacco or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, microbio or fennel.
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.
The word of the wine: Malolactic fermentation
Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.
