Winery GoosecrossHowell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Howell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah from the Winery Goosecross
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Howell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah of Winery Goosecross 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 Howell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah of Winery Goosecross in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Howell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah
Pairings that work perfectly with Howell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah
Original food and wine pairings with Howell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah
The Howell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah of Winery Goosecross matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish armorican style, lamb tagine with quince or autumn pumpkin pie.
Details and technical informations about Winery Goosecross's Howell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah.
Discover the grape variety: Molinera gorda
Simple, dry grey-white wines with a pale rosé hue and coppery skin, a supple palate with moderate acidity, showing understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet, rustic southern profile. Preserved in varietal collections for its heritage value, it testifies to the ampelographic heritage of the Spanish Levant. Native Spanish grey variety, grown in small quantities in the Levant.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Howell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah from Winery Goosecross are 2013, 2011, 0, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Goosecross
The Winery Goosecross is one of of the world's greatest 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: Dish
Wine lacking tone and relief in the mouth.
