Winery EfestēEléni
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Eléni from the Winery Efestē
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Eléni of Winery Efestē in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Eléni of Winery Efestē in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of earth.
Food and wine pairings with Eléni
Pairings that work perfectly with Eléni
Original food and wine pairings with Eléni
The Eléni of Winery Efestē matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork shoulder with mustard, rolled lamb shoulder with herbs or wild boar bourguignon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Efestē's Eléni.
Discover the grape variety: Cascal
Structured reds with a deep ruby robe, moderate tannins and an ample palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices and balsamic notes. Often blended with other Portuguese varieties. Contributes to the complexity of Douro DOC and Lisbon regional blends. Portuguese black grape grown mainly in the Douro and the Lisbon region, part of the identity of Portuguese reds.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Eléni from Winery Efestē are 2012, 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Efestē
The Winery Efestē is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Yakima Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yakima Valley
Washington's oldest AVA (1983): signature Chardonnay and Riesling as white kings (lively and taut, citrus, apple, white peach and a mineral touch, acidity preserved by cold nights). Supple Merlot (plum, blackberry), structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar) and fleshy Syrah (blackberry, pepper, smoked meat) in concentrated reds. Southern Columbia Valley, basalt under loess, day-night contrast (80/50°F) — about 1/3 of the state's plantings.
The wine region of Washington
2nd US producer by volume, on the arid, sunny Columbia Valley. Star Cabernet Sauvignon (~60% of reds): powerful and structured with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, dry herbs and graphite, firm tannins. Fleshy, peppery Syrah (black fruits, smoked meat). Round, fruity Merlot, historic mineral Riesling (dry and off-dry), precise Chardonnay and ample Sémillon.
The word of the wine: Wiring
Action of periodically filling barrels containing wine, in order to offset evaporation and maintain a maximum level. The topping up allows to avoid the phenomenon of oxidation.
