Winery FirestoneClone 174 Syrah
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 Clone 174 Syrah from the Winery Firestone
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Clone 174 Syrah 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 Clone 174 Syrah of Winery Firestone in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of oak, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Clone 174 Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Clone 174 Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Clone 174 Syrah
The Clone 174 Syrah of Winery Firestone matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, lamb roast with lavender or canned duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Firestone's Clone 174 Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Cardinal
Primarily a table grape, occasionally vinified as light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and a supple palate, showing simple aromas of red fruits (strawberry, cherry), candy and sweet notes. Grown in California, Spain, Italy and the Maghreb for fresh consumption: long bunches, red-violet berries with thin skin and crisp flesh. American hybrid created in 1939 in California (Flame Tokay × Ribier).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Clone 174 Syrah from Winery Firestone are 2012, 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Firestone
The Winery Firestone is one of of the world's great 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: Texture
In tasting, the equivalent of touch. It is the set of tactile sensations perceived by the mucous membranes of the mouth: silky, velvety, sticky, fatty, astringent, pasty, etc.
