Winery GoosecrossCabernet Franc
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The Cabernet Franc of the Winery Goosecross is in the top 0 of wines of Napa Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Goosecross's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Bombino nero
Light, fruity reds and vivid, thirst-quenching rosés with a clear ruby to salmon robe, supple tannins and an airy palate on red fruit (cherry, strawberry, raspberry) and floral notes. Star of the Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG — the first Italian rosé to earn the designation — grown mainly in the province of Bari. Black variety from Puglia in southern Italy.
Informations about the Winery Goosecross
The Winery Goosecross is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 39 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
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: Shoulder
The upper part of the bottle located at the base of the shoulder-shaped neck.
