Winery ClineOakley Five Reds
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Pinot noir 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 veal.
Taste structure of the Oakley Five Reds from the Winery Cline
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Oakley Five Reds of Winery Cline in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Oakley Five Reds
Pairings that work perfectly with Oakley Five Reds
Original food and wine pairings with Oakley Five Reds
The Oakley Five Reds of Winery Cline matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, lamb tagine with broad beans or sliced endives with ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cline's Oakley Five Reds.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Oakley Five Reds from Winery Cline are 2010, 0, 2009, 2003
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 California to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Mou
Said of a wine unbalanced by its lack of acidity.
