Winery Donkey & GoatFive Thirteen Red Blend
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Counoise and the Mourvèdre.
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.
Taste structure of the Five Thirteen Red Blend from the Winery Donkey & Goat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Five Thirteen Red Blend of Winery Donkey & Goat 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 Five Thirteen Red Blend of Winery Donkey & Goat in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, red fruit or strawberries.
Food and wine pairings with Five Thirteen Red Blend
Pairings that work perfectly with Five Thirteen Red Blend
Original food and wine pairings with Five Thirteen Red Blend
The Five Thirteen Red Blend of Winery Donkey & Goat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of oxtail with seed sauce, macaroni and cheese gratin or lamb biryani.
Details and technical informations about Winery Donkey & Goat's Five Thirteen Red Blend.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Five Thirteen Red Blend from Winery Donkey & Goat are 2012, 2014, 2013, 2011 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Donkey & Goat
The Winery Donkey & Goat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 59 wines for sale in the of El Dorado to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of El Dorado
The wine region of El Dorado is located in the region of El Dorado County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rombauer Vineyards or the Domaine Withers produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of El Dorado are Mourvèdre, Zinfandel and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of El Dorado often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pomegranate or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of stone, cinnamon or anise.
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: Nebuchadnezzar
Bottle with a capacity of 15 litres.
