Winery DerenoncourtRed Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Red Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Red Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Red Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
The Red Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Derenoncourt matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of quick meatloaf, pan-fried lamb heart or aïoli.
Details and technical informations about Winery Derenoncourt's Red Hills Vineyard 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 Red Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Derenoncourt are 2011, 2012, 2006, 0 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Derenoncourt
The Winery Derenoncourt is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 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: Power
Character of a wine that is full-bodied, generous and has a rich bouquet.
