Winery GoosecrossState Lane Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Taste structure of the State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Franc from the Winery Goosecross
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Franc of Winery Goosecross in the region of California is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Franc of Winery Goosecross 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 State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Franc
The State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Franc of Winery Goosecross matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of barbecue burger, rabbit socks in gibelotte or rabbit italian style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Goosecross's State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Franc from Winery Goosecross are 2013, 2012, 2011, 0 and 2015.
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: Primeur
Said of wines from the last vintage and, by extension, wines of the year, fruity and easy-drinking, put on sale on the third Thursday in November. The AOC regulations specify that a wine is said to be primeur if it is bottled before the spring, and nouveau if it is bottled before the following harvest. Beaujolais Nouveau is therefore a vin primeur.
