Winery FirestoneProximity Twenty Six Red
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 veal.
The Proximity Twenty Six Red of the Winery Firestone is in the top 80 of wines of Santa Ynez Valley.
Taste structure of the Proximity Twenty Six Red from the Winery Firestone
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Proximity Twenty Six Red of Winery Firestone 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 Proximity Twenty Six Red of Winery Firestone in the region of California 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 Proximity Twenty Six Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Proximity Twenty Six Red
Original food and wine pairings with Proximity Twenty Six Red
The Proximity Twenty Six Red of Winery Firestone matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of lomo saltado, grandma melanie's cassoulet or filet mignon of veal with cider.
Details and technical informations about Winery Firestone's Proximity Twenty Six Red.
Discover the grape variety: Durize
Structured, fresh reds with a sustained purple robe, firm tannins and an ample palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry), spices and fresh alpine notes. Modest ageing profile. Preserved for its heritage value in the Valais vineyards, contributing to artisan high-altitude cuvées produced by a few growers dedicated to rare varieties. Swiss autochthonous black grape from Valais, grown in negligible quantities.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Proximity Twenty Six Red from Winery Firestone are 2016, 0, 2014, 2013 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Firestone
The Winery Firestone is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 40 wines for sale in the of Santa Ynez Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Ynez Valley
Highly diverse east-west Santa Barbara AVA (1°F rise per mile inland, AVA 1983, 70+ grapes): cool in the west, Pinot Noir reigns in reds and vibrant Chardonnay in whites. Central Ballard Canyon, fleshy, spicy Syrah. Hotter east, structured Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Rhône varieties. Also Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
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: Over-ripeness
Characteristic of grapes harvested late, rich in sugar, which give wines often mellow and marked by candied aromas.
