Desert Hills EstateEagle's Nest Vineyard Cabernet Franc
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 pork, poultry or beef.
Taste structure of the Eagle's Nest Vineyard Cabernet Franc from the Desert Hills Estate
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Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Eagle's Nest Vineyard Cabernet Franc of Desert Hills Estate in the region of British Columbia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Eagle's Nest Vineyard Cabernet Franc of Desert Hills Estate in the region of British Columbia 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 Eagle's Nest Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Eagle's Nest Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Eagle's Nest Vineyard Cabernet Franc
The Eagle's Nest Vineyard Cabernet Franc of Desert Hills Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), croziflette or aiguillette of duck normandy style.
Details and technical informations about Desert Hills Estate's Eagle's Nest Vineyard Cabernet Franc.
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 Eagle's Nest Vineyard Cabernet Franc from Desert Hills Estate are 2011, 2015, 0, 2016
Informations about the Desert Hills Estate
The Desert Hills Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Okanagan Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Okanagan Valley
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
The wine region of British Columbia
Canada's west-coast benchmark, wine heartland in the Okanagan Valley. Semi-desert continental climate, marked temperature swings: signature Pinot Gris (pear, honey, spice, round palate), fresh, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), precise Chardonnay and taut Riesling in the north. Hot south for dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot and peppery Syrah. Also exceptional Icewine (Vidal, Riesling).
The word of the wine: Flint (smell of)
Mineral odour reminiscent of flint and flint heated during sharpening.
