Winery DovecoteThompson Vineyard Redtail
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Thompson Vineyard Redtail of the Winery Dovecote is in the top 60 of wines of Santa Barbara County.
Taste structure of the Thompson Vineyard Redtail from the Winery Dovecote
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Thompson Vineyard Redtail of Winery Dovecote in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Thompson Vineyard Redtail
Pairings that work perfectly with Thompson Vineyard Redtail
Original food and wine pairings with Thompson Vineyard Redtail
The Thompson Vineyard Redtail of Winery Dovecote matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of pork shoulder with mustard, chinese soy and chicken noodles (wok style) or berber giblet frying pan.
Details and technical informations about Winery Dovecote's Thompson Vineyard Redtail.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Informations about the Winery Dovecote
The Winery Dovecote is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Santa Barbara County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Barbara County
Californian star of cool climates (Central Coast): signature Pinot Noir as king of reds on the cool AVAs (Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Maria Valley) — fine and mineral with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, orange peel and spice, Burgundy-style acidity. Taut Chardonnay (citrus, apple, gunflint). Fleshy Syrah (Ballard Canyon).
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: Removal of shoes
In the spring, this operation consists of removing the mound of earth formed at the foot of the vines by ploughing between the rows in the autumn.
