Winery Grandfather VineyardCabernet Franc
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The Cabernet Franc of the Winery Grandfather Vineyard is in the top 0 of wines of Yadkin Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Grandfather Vineyard's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Mauzac Vert
Lively, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden hue and green highlights, slender body and sharp acidity; signature aromas of green apple, white flowers (acacia), citrus (lemon) and herbaceous notes. Also used for crisp, lively sparkling wines by the ancestral method. Preserved for its heritage value, it survives in a few confidential plots in Gaillac and Limoux. Green-skinned mutation of Mauzac, emblematic South-West white grape.
Informations about the Winery Grandfather Vineyard
The Winery Grandfather Vineyard is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Yadkin Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yadkin Valley
First AVA of North Carolina (2003), 7 Piedmont counties on clay-sandy soils, temperate continental climate with humid summers. Signature Bordeaux and Rhône varieties. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar and spices, solid tannins. Peppery Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry), supple Merlot, bright Syrah.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: N-M
Negociant-manipulant. Company that buys grapes, sometimes in addition to its own vineyard, elaborates and markets its champagne. Most of the big brands like Moët or Taittinger are N-M.
