Winery Cougar's LeapBlack Rock Zinfandel
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Black Rock Zinfandel from the Winery Cougar's Leap
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Black Rock Zinfandel of Winery Cougar's Leap in the region of California is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Black Rock Zinfandel of Winery Cougar's Leap in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Black Rock Zinfandel
Pairings that work perfectly with Black Rock Zinfandel
Original food and wine pairings with Black Rock Zinfandel
The Black Rock Zinfandel of Winery Cougar's Leap matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of chinese fondue, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or nachos (chicken).
Details and technical informations about Winery Cougar's Leap's Black Rock Zinfandel.
Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel
Generous, high-alcohol reds with a dark robe and indulgent palate, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and cooked fruit. Also vinified as a popular sweet rosé (White Zinfandel). Star of California (Lodi, Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Paso Robles) with sought-after century-old vines. Identical to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Black Rock Zinfandel from Winery Cougar's Leap are 2019, 2010, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Cougar's Leap
The Winery Cougar's Leap is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Red Hills Lake County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Red Hills Lake County
AVA south of Mount Konocti (Lake County) on red volcanic soils (>90%) with black obsidian and quartz: signature ultra-dominant Cabernet Sauvignon — big, bold reds with complex black fruits (wild blackberries, cherries, spice), signature earthy and mineral notes. Small thick-skinned berries producing concentrated, structured wines, fine tannins from obsidian. Volcanic mountain identity, graceful long cellaring.
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: VQPRD
Quality wine produced in a specific region. European designation that groups together appellation wines, i.e., in France, AOC and VDQS.
