Winery Fog HeadBlow Sands Reserve 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).
The Blow Sands Reserve Syrah of the Winery Fog Head is in the top 10 of wines of Monterey.
Taste structure of the Blow Sands Reserve Syrah from the Winery Fog Head
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Blow Sands Reserve Syrah of Winery Fog Head in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Blow Sands Reserve Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Blow Sands Reserve Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Blow Sands Reserve Syrah
The Blow Sands Reserve Syrah of Winery Fog Head matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork chops with potatoes, pan-fried lamb heart or pheasant with mushrooms and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fog Head's Blow Sands Reserve Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Blow Sands Reserve Syrah from Winery Fog Head are 2009, 2007, 2005, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Fog Head
The Winery Fog Head is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Monterey to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Monterey
Vast AVA of the Salinas Valley in California (~40,000 ac, AVA 1984), a natural funnel cooled by Pacific breezes: ultra-dominant Chardonnay signature as the white king (~50%) — vivid, citrus and white fruits, dazzling acidity. Pinot Noir and Riesling on cool coastal sectors, fine and taut. Further south, warm sectors for structured Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel. Includes Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco, San Bernabe, Burgundian and sun-drenched identity.
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: Mistelle
Unfermented must with added brandy, also called liqueur wine: Pineau des Charentes, Floc de Gascogne, Macvin du Jura, Ratafia, Cartagène du Languedoc.
